The RBR-120 mm M90[1] (nicknamed Stršljen, from Serbian: стршљен, lit. 'hornet') is a light-weight, single-use, unguided anti-tank rocket launcher. The launcher is produced by Eurokompozit of Prilep, North Macedonia and Poliester of Priboj, Serbia, while the anti-tank rocket is produced by Sloboda of Čačak, Serbia.[2] It is intended for use against tanks and other armoured vehicles in addition to fortifications and infantry.
| RBR-120 mm M90 "Strsljen" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket launcher |
| Place of origin |  Federal Republic of Yugoslavia /  Macedonia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2002–present |
| Used by | Serbia, Iraq, Hamas |
| Wars | Iraqi Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Military Technical Institute |
| Manufacturer | Sloboda |
| Produced | 2002 – present |
| No. built | 1,010+ |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 13.00 kg (loaded) 5.70 kg (launcher) 7.30 kg (rocket) |
| Length | 1,350 mm (launcher loaded, sealed) 1,300 mm (launcher, in firing position) |
| Crew | 1 |
| Caliber | 120 mm |
| Action | 800 mm RHA |
| Muzzle velocity | 205 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 250 m |
| Maximum firing range | 1,960 m |
| Sights | Iron sights |
On impact, a piezoelectric impact fuse in the rocket triggers the shaped charge warhead, which can penetrate an equivalent of over 800 millimeters of RHA.
Design edit
The M90 consists of a disposable rocket launcher and a HEAT projectile, which is propelled by an impulse-type sustainer.[3]
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References edit
- ^ "RBR M90 Strsljen". weaponsystems.net. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Poliester Priboj". www.poliesterpriboj.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "RBR M90 120 mm rocket launcher (Serbia) - Jane's Infantry Weapons". www.janes.com. Archived from the original on 4 May 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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