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Denel FT5larger figure on 0 of 1
MAX 1.2 AClarger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Loaded
Single sourceUnloaded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Denel FT5 | MAX 1.2 AC |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | — | 274 m/s[source] |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket launcher[source] | ATGM[source] |
| Place of origin | South Africa[source] | Brazil[source] |
| In service | 1989–present[source] | — |
| Used by | South African Army[source] |
1.05 m (41 in) unloaded 1.618 m (63.7 in) loaded[source]
1.38 or
Single source1.38 or 1.52 m[source]
Launcher
Single source99 mm (Launcher)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source275 metres per second (900 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Brazilian Armed Forces[source]
| Manufacturer | Somchem, a division of Denel (Pty) Limited, (Now Rheinmetall Denel Munition )[source] | SIATT[source] |
|---|
| Produced | 1988 until mid-2000s[source] | — |
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| Feed system | Detachable single-rocket casing[source] | — |
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| Sights | Standard: 4× occluded eye battle sight or a passive infrared night sight.[source] | — |
|---|
| Role | portable anti-tank rocket weapon[source] | — |
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| Designed | — | 1980s[source] |
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| Warhead | — | HMX in a non-tandem shaped charge HEAT warhead (at least 500 mm RHAe penetration, see #Penetration )[source] |
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| Engine | — | Two-stage engine[source] |
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| Propellant | — | Two-stage solid propellant[source] |
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| Guidance system | — | Laser-guided semi-automatic command to line of sight[source] |
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| Launch platform | — | Two-person infantry crew or vehicle-mounted[source] |
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missile + launch tube
Single sourcetotal
Single source15 or 15.2 kg (missile) 24 kg (missile + launch tube) 28 kg (firing unit) 52 kg (total)[source]