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LAW 80larger 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
carrying
Single sourcefiring
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | LAW 80 | MAX 1.2 AC |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | — | 274 m/s[source] |
| Type | Rocket-propelled grenade ( anti-tank , disposable)[source] | ATGM[source] |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom[source] | Brazil[source] |
| In service | 1987–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See § Users[source] |
1.5 m (59 in) firing 1 m (39 in) carrying[source]
1.38 or
Single source1.38 or 1.52 m[source]
Loaded
Single sourceprojectile
Single source9 kg (20 lb) loaded 4.6 kg (10 lb) projectile[source]
15 or missile
Single sourcefiring unit
Single sourceBars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Brazilian Armed Forces[source] |
| Wars | Cold War War on terror[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Hunting Engineering[source] | SIATT[source] |
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| Produced | 1986–1997[source] | — |
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| No. built | c. 135,000[source] | — |
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| Sights | ×1 magnification telescopic sight[source] | — |
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| Warhead | HEAT[source] | HMX in a non-tandem shaped charge HEAT warhead (at least 500 mm RHAe penetration, see #Penetration )[source] |
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| Detonation mechanism | Contact fuze[source] | — |
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| Blast yield | 600–700 rha mm[source] | — |
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| Propellant | HTPB[source] | Two-stage solid propellant[source] |
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| Launch platform | Man-portable launcher[source] | Two-person infantry crew or vehicle-mounted[source] |
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| Former operator · United Kingdom | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Role | man-portable, disposable anti-tank weapon[source] | — |
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| Designed | — | 1980s[source] |
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| Engine | — | Two-stage engine[source] |
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| Guidance system | — | Laser-guided semi-automatic command to line of sight[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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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]