ARockets & launchers
Alcotán-100
Ballistics computer-assisted anti-tank shoulder-launched rocket system
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Ballistics computer-assisted anti-tank shoulder-launched rocket system
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Measured figures
Length
Single source1.15 m (3.8 ft)[source]
RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Alcotán-100 | RM-51 |
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| Type | Ballistics computer-assisted anti-tank shoulder-launched rocket system[source] | Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
| Place of origin | Spain[source] | Czechoslovakia[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
| In service | 2002–present[source] | 1956–late 1990s[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
| Used by | See Users |
7 m (23 ft 0 in)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Width
Single source2.38 m (7 ft 10 in)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Height
Single source2.18 m (7 ft 2 in)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
ALCOTAN-ABK (M2)
Single sourceALCOTAN-BIV (M2)
Single sourceALCOTAN-MP (M2)
Single sourceFire system
Single sourceLauncher with projectile ALCOTAN-AT (M2)
Single sourceMass
Single source14 kg (31 lb)[source]
Launcher with projectile: 10.5 kg ALCOTAN-AT (M2), 10 kg ALCOTAN-BIV (M2), 9.8 kg ALCOTAN-ABK (M2), 10.3 kg ALCOTAN-MP (M2) Fire system: 4.5 kg[source]
RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Mass
Single source7.575 tonnes[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
Maximum; RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Cross-country
Single sourceMaximum; RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · road
Single source40 km/h (25 mph) (road) 10 km/h (6.2 mph) (cross-country)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
Effective; Effective firing range
Single sourcefor ALCOTAN-BIV (M2) (area target) and
Single sourcefor ALCOTAN-MP (M2) (airbust)
Single sourcepoint target for the ALCOTAN-AT (M2), ALCOTAN-BIV (M2), ALCOTAN-ABK (M2) and ALCOTAN-MP (M2) >
Single source600 m (2,000 ft)[source]
30 m to 600 m point target for the ALCOTAN-AT (M2), ALCOTAN-BIV (M2), ALCOTAN-ABK (M2) and ALCOTAN-MP (M2) >1,000 m for ALCOTAN-BIV (M2) (area target) and 1,000 m for ALCOTAN-MP (M2) (airbust)[source]
Maximum; RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Maximum firing range
Single source8.2 km (5.1 mi)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Muzzle velocity
Single source420 m/s (1,400 ft/s)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
See users[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Instalaza SA[source] | Škoda[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Unit cost | Approx. 17,500 ~ 24,500 $[source] | — |
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| Produced | 1998–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | ALCOTAN-AT (M2) munition: Anti-tank behind ERA ALCOTAN-BIV (M2) munition: Dual purpose (anti-armour + fragmentation) ALCOTAN-ABK (M2) munition: Anti-bunker ALCOTAN-MP (M2) munition: Multi-purpose, three different modes (impact, impact delay and airburst)[source] | vz. 51, M-51, R-2[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Sights | Telescopic sight with night vision[source] | — |
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| Warhead | HEAT HE/FRAG HEDP[source] | — |
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| Blast yield | 700 mm (28 in) penetration ( ERA + armour steel)[source] | — |
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| Propellant | Solid-fuel rocket[source] | — |
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| Launch platform | Man-portable launcher[source] | — |
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| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket[source] | — |
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| Penetration | Anti-tank ALCOTAN-AT (M2): 700 mm ( explosive reactive armour + armour steel) Dual purpose ALCOTAN-BIV (M2): 400 mm (armour steel) along with >1000 fragments Anti-bunker ALCOTAN-ABK (M2): 350 mm (concrete, ∅ >50 mm for 2nd warhead follow-through) along with >2500 fragments inside bunker, 170 mm (armour steel) Multi-purpose ALCOTAN-MP (M2): Effective against light armour and brick walls, >3000 fragments (airbust)[source] | — |
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| Role | man portable, single-use (firing control unit is reusable) anti-tank rocket launcher[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Škoda, Zbrojovka Brno and VTÚ[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Designed | — | 1949–1956[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Barrels | — | 32 (4 rows)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Elevation | — | +50°/0°[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Traverse | — | 240° (120° left/right)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Rate of fire | — | 32 rockets in 12.4 seconds (2 min. reloading time)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Main armament | — | ORNNG missiles with NZ-60V warhead[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Suspension | — | 6×6 wheeled[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Reported operators | — |
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Diameter: 130 mm (5.1 in) Length: .8 m (2 ft 7 in) Weight: 24.2 kg (53 lb)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher