Miniman
Overview
Miniman
Operator with Miniman rocket launcher ready to fire. This photo most likely shows a re-enactor with inert Miniman launcher.
Source: Lasse Sjögren -
© Copyright lies with original owner
Origin
Sweden
Type
Rocket launcher (disposable)
Entered service
1968
Status
Obsolete
Development
1960's
Developer
Sweden
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Försvarets Fabriksverk (FFV)
Production
Mid 1960's - 1970's
Producer
Sweden
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FFV
Designations
Pansarskott m/68 (Sweden)
74 KES 68 Miniman (Finland)
PAR 70 / Panzerabwehrrohr 70 (Austria)
74 KES 68 Miniman (Finland)
PAR 70 / Panzerabwehrrohr 70 (Austria)
Notable users
Sweden
Finland
Austria
Finland
Austria
Details
Facts
Miniman
General
Origin
Sweden
Type
Rocket launcher
Crew
1
Lifespan
Disposable launch tube
Dimensions
Weight
2.9 kg
Length
0.9 m
Warhead
Diameter
74 mm
Warhead type
Single HEAT warhead
Penetration
340 mm RHA
Velocity
160 m/s
Range
250 m against stationary target
150 m against moving target
Accessories
Sights
Flip-up sights
Media
Miniman
Swedish Soldier preparing to fire Miniman rocket launcher.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
74 KES 68 Miniman
Swedish Miniman rocket launcher photographed in the Finnish Mikkeli infantry museum.
Source: MKFI
Copyright: Public domain
Miniman
Two Pansarskott m/68 seen in their transport packaging.
Source: Armémuseum (Swedish Army Museum)
Copyright: CC BY 4.0
Miniman
Close-up of the flip-up rear sight of the Miniman rocket launcher.
Source: Armémuseum (Swedish Army Museum)
Copyright: CC BY 4.0
Miniman
Cut-away training model of the Miniman showing the rocket within the launcher.
Source: Armémuseum (Swedish Army Museum)
Copyright: CC BY 4.0
Miniman
Swedish Miniman rocket launcher.
Source: Armémuseum (Swedish Army Museum)
Copyright: CC BY 4.0
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AT4
The AT4 was developed by Sweden to replace the Miniman. In Swedish service the AT4 is known as Pansarskott m/86.