Miniman

Pansarskott m/68 "Miniman"
Pansarskott m/68 "Miniman"
TypeAnti-tank
Place of originSweden
Service history
In service1968
Production history
ManufacturerFFV Ordnance
Specifications
Mass2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz)
Length0.9 m (2 ft 11 in)
Crew1-2

CartridgeHEAT
Caliber74 mm (2.9 in)
Muzzle velocity160 m/s (520 ft/s)
Effective firing range150 m (160 yd) (moving target)
250 m (270 yd) (stationary target)
Maximum firing range250 m (270 yd)
FillingOctol
Filling weight330 g (12 oz)
External images
Pansarskott m/68 "Miniman"
image icon Swedish Soldier preparing to fire Miniman
image icon Pskott m/68 from Swedish Army manual
image icon top French SARPAC, middle US M72 LAW, bottom Swedish MINIMAN
image icon Miniman high-low launch system located behind 74mm HEAT projectile
image icon Miniman 74mm HEAT warhead showing unique rear located piezoelectric fuzing system

The Miniman (Swedish military designation Pansarskott m/68, abbreviated Pskott m/68[1]) is a disposable single-shot 74-mm unguided anti-tank smooth bore recoilless weapon, designed in Sweden by Försvarets Fabriksverk (FFV) and became operational in 1968.

  1. ^ Pansarskott translates roughly to English as "armour shot".

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