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| origin = [[Belgium]]
| origin = [[Belgium]]
| launch_platform = [[Attack Helicopter]]
| launch_platform = [[Attack Helicopter]]
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| manufacturer = [[Thales Group|Thales Belgium SA]] (formerly [[Forges de Zeebrugge]])<ref>{{cite news |title=Laser Guided Rocket |url=https://fz.be/laser-guided-rocket |access-date=21 September 2024 |agency=Thales Group |publisher=Thales Belgium SA (formerly Forges de Zeebrugge - FZ)}}</ref> <br/>[[Adani Enterprises#Adani Defence & Aerospace|Adani Defence & Aerospace]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-27 |title=Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/big-boost-to-rudra-and-prachand-helicopters-adani-defence-and-thales-group-to-manufacture-70mm-rockets-in-india/articleshow/111307479.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-06-27 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
| manufacturer = [[Thales Group|Thales]] <br/>
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[[Adani Enterprises#Adani Defence & Aerospace|Adani Defence & Aerospace]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-27 |title=Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/big-boost-to-rudra-and-prachand-helicopters-adani-defence-and-thales-group-to-manufacture-70mm-rockets-in-india/articleshow/111307479.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-06-27 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
| design_date = 2006–2010
| design_date = 2006–2010
| production_date = 2017–present
| production_date = 2017–present
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| weight = 12.7 kg
| weight = 12.7 kg
| speed =
| speed =
| vehicle_range = 1.5 - 8 km
| vehicle_range = 1.5 - 7 km
| ceiling =
| ceiling =
| filling = [[Composition B]] ([[high explosive]] [[Fragmentation (weaponry)|fragmentation]]) <br/>('''Penetration''': 6 mm ST37-2 DIN 17100 Standard Steel)<ref>{{cite web |title=Precision strike FZ275 LGR 2.75” (70mm) Laser Guided Rocket |url=https://fz.be/upload/files/FZ%20brochure/SAL-Laser%20Guided%20Rocket%20FZ275%20LGR%20(Thales)%2002-2021(1).pdf |publisher=Thales |access-date=17 September 2024}}</ref>
| filling =
| filling_weight = 4.1 kg explosive
| filling_weight = 4.1 kg
| detonation =
| detonation = [[Impact fuze]]
| engine = FZ276 MOD.1 [[Solid-fuel rocket|rocket motor]]
| engine = FZ276 MOD.1 [[Solid-fuel rocket|rocket motor]]
| steering = 4 folding canards
| steering = 4 folding canards
| guidance = [[Semi-active laser homing|SAL - Semi-Active Laser]].
| guidance = [[Semi-active laser]]
| accuracy = 1 m at 6 km range [[Circular error probable|CEP]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Precision strike FZ275 LGR 2.75” (70mm) Laser Guided Rocket |url=https://fz.be/upload/files/FZ%20brochure/SAL-Laser%20Guided%20Rocket%20FZ275%20LGR%20(Thales)%2002-2021(1).pdf |publisher=Thales |access-date=17 September 2024}}</ref>
| variants =
| variants =
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The '''FZ275 LGR''' - Laser Guided Rocket is a weapon system by [[Thales Group|Thales]] (formerly [[Forges de Zeebrugge]]). It is intended to provide a low-cost [[guided missile]] compatible with existing unguided [[Hydra 70|70mm]] rocket launch platforms. The HE (High Explosive) version of the FZ275 LGR is equipped with a HE [[warhead]] with [[impact fuze]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fz.be/laser-guided-rocket|title = Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rockets 70mm (2.75") : Laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR}}</ref>
The '''FZ275 LGR''' - Laser Guided Rocket is a weapon system by [[Thales Group|Thales]] (formerly [[Forges de Zeebrugge]]). It is intended to provide a low-cost [[guided missile]] compatible with existing unguided [[Hydra 70|70mm]] rocket launch platforms. The HE (High Explosive) version of the FZ275 LGR is equipped with a HE [[warhead]] with [[impact fuze]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fz.be/laser-guided-rocket|title = Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rockets 70mm (2.75") : Laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR}}</ref>


In June 2024, Adani signed an agreement with [[Thales Group]] to indigenously manufacture 70&nbsp;mm calibre FZ275 LGR rockets for Indian attack helicopters like [[HAL Rudra]] and [[HAL Prachand]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-27 |title=Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/big-boost-to-rudra-and-prachand-helicopters-adani-defence-and-thales-group-to-manufacture-70mm-rockets-in-india/articleshow/111307479.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-06-27 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="Key Milestone": Adani Defence, Thales Tie Up To Make Rockets In India |url=https://www.ndtv.com/business-news/adani-group-gautam-adani-key-milestone-adani-defence-thales-tie-up-to-make-rockets-in-india-5972689 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
In June 2024, [[Adani Enterprises#Adani Defence & Aerospace|Adani Defence & Aerospace]] signed an agreement with [[Thales Group]] to locally manufacture 70&nbsp;mm calibre FZ275 LGR rockets for Indian attack helicopters like [[HAL Rudra]] and [[HAL Prachand]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-27 |title=Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/big-boost-to-rudra-and-prachand-helicopters-adani-defence-and-thales-group-to-manufacture-70mm-rockets-in-india/articleshow/111307479.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-06-27 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="Key Milestone": Adani Defence, Thales Tie Up To Make Rockets In India |url=https://www.ndtv.com/business-news/adani-group-gautam-adani-key-milestone-adani-defence-thales-tie-up-to-make-rockets-in-india-5972689 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>


==Program status==
==Program status==
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* October 2015 – Successful air-to-ground test firing onboard South-African ([[South African Air Force|SAAF]]) [[Rooivalk]] helicopter at [[Denel Overberg Test Range]] (OTB) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://ausa.inloop.com/en/article/71400/fz-set-finalise-development-of-new-2-75-in-laser-guided-rocket | title=FZ Set Finalise Development of New 2.75-In Laser Guided Rocket }}</ref>
* October 2015 – Successful air-to-ground test firing onboard South-African ([[South African Air Force|SAAF]]) [[Rooivalk]] helicopter at [[Denel Overberg Test Range]] (OTB) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://ausa.inloop.com/en/article/71400/fz-set-finalise-development-of-new-2-75-in-laser-guided-rocket | title=FZ Set Finalise Development of New 2.75-In Laser Guided Rocket }}</ref>
* December 2017 - Test firings at the [[Älvdalen]] test range<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211208/2FECb2L45t8 Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180208060557/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FECb2L45t8 Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FECb2L45t8| title = H145M firing campaign in Sweden: 70mm Laser Guided Rockets | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
* December 2017 - Test firings at the [[Älvdalen]] test range<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211208/2FECb2L45t8 Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180208060557/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FECb2L45t8 Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FECb2L45t8| title = H145M firing campaign in Sweden: 70mm Laser Guided Rockets | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
* November 2024 - Belgian company Thales and an unnamed Ukrainian company have signed an agreement to build FZ275 LGR in Ukraine, for use against drones.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Ukraine and THALES Team Up to Launch Anti-Drone Missile Production: Details Revealed |url= https://en.defence-ua.com/news/ukraine_and_thales_team_up_to_launch_anti_drone_missile_production_details_revealed-12403.html |date=2024-11-03|access-date=2024-11-08|website=Defence Express|language=en}}</ref>


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==


* Diameter: 70&nbsp;mm (2.75&nbsp;in)
* Diameter: 70&nbsp;mm (2.75&nbsp;in)
* Length: 1.8m
* Length: 1.8 m
* Weight: 12.5&nbsp;kg /9.1&nbsp;kg (after burn)
* Weight: 12.5&nbsp;kg /9.1&nbsp;kg (after burn)
* Guidance: [[Semi-active laser homing|SAL - Semi-Active Laser]].
* Guidance: [[Semi-active laser homing|SAL - Semi-Active Laser]].
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* Range from Sea Level: Min: 1.5&nbsp;km Max: 8&nbsp;km
* Range from Sea Level: Min: 1.5&nbsp;km Max: 8&nbsp;km
* Motor: FZ276 MOD.1 [[Solid-fuel rocket|rocket motor]]
* Motor: FZ276 MOD.1 [[Solid-fuel rocket|rocket motor]]
* Warhead: FZ319 HE warhead with MK352 impact fuze
* Warhead: FZ319 HE warhead with MK352 [[impact fuze]]


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System]]
* [[Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System]]
* [[Roketsan Cirit]]
* [[Roketsan Cirit]]
* [[Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket – Laser]]
* [[Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket]]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 10:26, 7 November 2024

FZ275 LGR
TypeAir-to-surface, anti-armor and anti-personnel missile
Place of originBelgium
Production history
Designed2006–2010
ManufacturerThales Belgium SA (formerly Forges de Zeebrugge)[1]
Adani Defence & Aerospace[2]
Produced2017–present
Specifications
Mass12.7 kg
Length1.8 m
Diameter2.75" (70 mm)
WarheadComposition B (high explosive fragmentation)
(Penetration: 6 mm ST37-2 DIN 17100 Standard Steel)[3]
Warhead weight4.1 kg
Detonation
mechanism
Impact fuze
EngineFZ276 MOD.1 rocket motor
Operational
range
1.5 - 7 km
Guidance
system
Semi-active laser
Steering
system
4 folding canards
Accuracy1 m at 6 km range CEP[4]
Launch
platform
Attack Helicopter

The FZ275 LGR - Laser Guided Rocket is a weapon system by Thales (formerly Forges de Zeebrugge). It is intended to provide a low-cost guided missile compatible with existing unguided 70mm rocket launch platforms. The HE (High Explosive) version of the FZ275 LGR is equipped with a HE warhead with impact fuze.[5]

In June 2024, Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an agreement with Thales Group to locally manufacture 70 mm calibre FZ275 LGR rockets for Indian attack helicopters like HAL Rudra and HAL Prachand.[6][7]

Program status

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  • 2006 – Program start
  • November 2010 – First successful firing[8]
  • October 2015 – Successful air-to-ground test firing onboard South-African (SAAF) Rooivalk helicopter at Denel Overberg Test Range (OTB) [9]
  • December 2017 - Test firings at the Älvdalen test range[10]
  • November 2024 - Belgian company Thales and an unnamed Ukrainian company have signed an agreement to build FZ275 LGR in Ukraine, for use against drones.[11]

Specifications

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  • Diameter: 70 mm (2.75 in)
  • Length: 1.8 m
  • Weight: 12.5 kg /9.1 kg (after burn)
  • Guidance: SAL - Semi-Active Laser.
  • Steering type : 4 folding canards
  • Laser : compatible with STANAG 3733 or used defined code
  • Range from Sea Level: Min: 1.5 km Max: 8 km
  • Motor: FZ276 MOD.1 rocket motor
  • Warhead: FZ319 HE warhead with MK352 impact fuze

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Laser Guided Rocket". Thales Belgium SA (formerly Forges de Zeebrugge - FZ). Thales Group. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India". The Economic Times. 2024-06-27. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  3. ^ "Precision strike FZ275 LGR 2.75" (70mm) Laser Guided Rocket" (PDF). Thales. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Precision strike FZ275 LGR 2.75" (70mm) Laser Guided Rocket" (PDF). Thales. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rockets 70mm (2.75") : Laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR".
  6. ^ "Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India". The Economic Times. 2024-06-27. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  7. ^ ""Key Milestone": Adani Defence, Thales Tie Up To Make Rockets In India". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  8. ^ "FZ | Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rocket 70mm (2.75") : History".
  9. ^ "FZ Set Finalise Development of New 2.75-In Laser Guided Rocket".
  10. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: H145M firing campaign in Sweden: 70mm Laser Guided Rockets. YouTube.
  11. ^ "Ukraine and THALES Team Up to Launch Anti-Drone Missile Production: Details Revealed". Defence Express. 2024-11-03. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
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