66 KES 88 and 66 KES 75
66 KES, or "66 mm disposable rocket launcher" is the finnish name for what is
internationally known as M72 LAW. Two versions are used in Finland, m/75 and m/88
which both are made in Norway and are comparable to M72A2 and M72A3. They are
both effective against against IFV´s such as the russian BMP and BMD-series, while
their efficiency against modern main battle tanks would be more questionable.
But these types of light rocket launchers have shown their usefullness also against
enemy gun enplacements, bunkers and so on. Usually a "light" infantry squad has
2 soldiers armed with 2 light rocket launchers each. The sights are quite primitive,
so the gunner must aim carefully, otherwise he will probably miss.
- Picture © Finnish Defence Forces
Length: Less than 1 meter, (closed) 0.67 meters
Weight: 2.3 kg (M72A2), 2.5 kg (M72A3)
Caliber: 66 mm HEAT
Rockets length: 50.8 cm
Rockets weight: 1.8 kg
Muzzle velocity: 145 meters/sek
Minimum arming range: 10 meters
Range, stationary target: 200 meters
Range, Moving target: 165 meters
