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.
| Pansarskott m/68 "Miniman" | |
|---|---|
 Pansarskott m/68 "Miniman" | |
| Type | Anti-tank |
| Place of origin | Sweden |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1968 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FFV Ordnance |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz) |
| Length | 0.9 m (2 ft 11 in) |
| Crew | 1-2 |
| Cartridge | HEAT |
| Caliber | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Muzzle velocity | 160 m/s (520 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 150 m (160 yd) (moving target) 250 m (270 yd) (stationary target) |
| Maximum firing range | 250 m (270 yd) |
| Filling | Octol |
| Filling weight | 330 g (12 oz) |
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The Miniman is delivered with the HEAT projectile pre-loaded launch tube. In appearance, the Miniman is similar to a single section tube US M72 LAW and French Sarpac of the same era.[2] In 1986 the Swedish Army adopted the FFV AT4, designated the Pansarskott m/86, to replace the Miniman. FFV engineers adopted the rugged but simple firing and safety mechanism of the Miniman for the AT4. The Miniman uses a unique version of the high-low chamber launch system that results in no recoil.
Moving targets can be attacked at a range of 150 m (490 ft) while stationary targets may be engaged out to 250 metres (820 ft). The Miniman's HEAT projectile has a copper liner and can penetrate 340 mm (13 in) of rolled homogeneous armour.[3]
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Reference and notes edit
- ^ Pansarskott translates roughly to English as "armour shot".
- ^ The M72 has a telescoping two piece tube.
- ^ JIW, p. 718.
- ^ a b c "FFV Pansarskott m/68 (Miniman)". militaryfactory.com. Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Disposable anti-tank weapons used by the Finnish Defence Forces". panssarimuseo.fi. Parola Tank Museum. Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- (JIW) Ian Hogg, Jane's Infantry Weapons 1984-85, London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd., 1984.
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