FZ275 LGR
The FZ275 LGR - Laser Guided Rocket is a weapon system designed by Forges de Zeebrugge. It is intended to provide a low-cost guided missile compatible with existing unguided 70mm rocket launch platforms. The HE version of the FZ275 LGR is equipped with a HE warhead with impact fuze.
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.
Program development
- 2006 – Program start
- November 2010 – First successful firing
- October 2015 – Successful air-to-ground test firing onboard South-African Rooivalk helicopter at Denel Overberg Test Range
- December 2017 - Test firings at the Älvdalen test range
- November 2024 - Belgian company Thales and an unnamed Ukrainian company have signed an agreement to build FZ275 LGR in Ukraine, for use against drones.
Platforms
- Denel Rooivalk
- Eurocopter EC145
- HAL Prachand
- HAL Rudra
Specifications
- Diameter: 70 mm
- Guidance: SAL - Semi-Active Laser.
- Laser : compatible with STANAG 3733 or used defined code
- Length: 1.8 m
- Motor: FZ276 MOD.1 rocket motor
- Range from Sea Level: Min: 1.5 km Max: 8 km
- Steering type : 4 folding canards
- Warhead: FZ319 HE warhead with MK352 impact fuze
- Weight: 12.5 kg /9.1 kg