The K-Granatgevär (Grg m/48) is a fire-and-forget missile with lock-on before launch and automatic self-guidance. The system takes a top-attack flight profile against vehicles but can also take a direct-attack mode for use against buildings and tight formation infantry. This missile also has the ability to engage aerial vehicles flying at low altitudes such as UAV's, Helicopters and light aircraft under 4000 feet . It reaches an altitude of 750 ft in top-attack mode avoiding any obstructions between the firer and the target and 60 m in direct-fire mode and is equipped with an imaging infrared seeker. The tandem warhead is fitted with two shaped charges: a precursor warhead to detonate any explosive reactive armor and a primary warhead to penetrate base armour. The missile launcher is currently in use within the Eslovakian Ground Force and the Amphibious Corps.
It is transported in a sealed launch tube. This tube is attached to an aiming unit for firing. The operator tracks the target using the aiming unit's optically stabilized sight. The process of tracking the target allows the aiming unit to compute the right trajectory to bring the missile together with the target. The operator can indicate wind direction to the unit, and in the case of a long range target provide superelevation. When the initial tracking is complete, the operator fires the missile by pressing a button.
The missile then fires the first stage rocket motor, which launches the missile from the tube - but burns out before leaving the tube to protect the operator. When the missile is a safe distance from the operator the second stage fires, which rapidly accelerates the missile to burn out velocity of about Mach 3.5 four hundred meters away from the operator. As the second stage burns out the three dart sub-munitions are released. The darts are each 15.6 in long with a diameter of 0.87 in and weigh about 900 grams. Each dart consists of a rotating fore-body with two canard fins attached to a non-rotating rear assembly which has four fins. The rear assembly also houses the electronics that guide the missile. The dart housing is made from a tungsten alloy, and contains approximately 450 g of explosive with a delayed action impact activated fuse.
The missile system is dual operable and can be fitted to both vehicles and carried by personnel. It can also target both ground and airborne targets capable of penetrating light IFV/APC armour. The tracking system to track ground vehicles to airborne targets can be changed at the flip of a switch.
The missile is ejected from the launcher so that it reaches a safe distance from the operator before the main rocket motors ignite. This makes it harder to identify the launcher; however, back-blast from the launch tube still poses a hazard to nearby personnel. The missile system must be operated by a two man team.
The missile tube and the firing mechanism can be detached easily and replaced by a new one if needs be to be able to provide the infantry with simplified logistical solutions so that one section can be sent back for repairs whilst a new firing mechanism is used. Most parts within the system are detachable and replaceable.
It is transported in a sealed launch tube. This tube is attached to an aiming unit for firing. The operator tracks the target using the aiming unit's optically stabilized sight. The process of tracking the target allows the aiming unit to compute the right trajectory to bring the missile together with the target. The operator can indicate wind direction to the unit, and in the case of a long range target provide superelevation. When the initial tracking is complete, the operator fires the missile by pressing a button.
The missile then fires the first stage rocket motor, which launches the missile from the tube - but burns out before leaving the tube to protect the operator. When the missile is a safe distance from the operator the second stage fires, which rapidly accelerates the missile to burn out velocity of about Mach 3.5 four hundred meters away from the operator. As the second stage burns out the three dart sub-munitions are released. The darts are each 15.6 in long with a diameter of 0.87 in and weigh about 900 grams. Each dart consists of a rotating fore-body with two canard fins attached to a non-rotating rear assembly which has four fins. The rear assembly also houses the electronics that guide the missile. The dart housing is made from a tungsten alloy, and contains approximately 450 g of explosive with a delayed action impact activated fuse.
The missile system is dual operable and can be fitted to both vehicles and carried by personnel. It can also target both ground and airborne targets capable of penetrating light IFV/APC armour. The tracking system to track ground vehicles to airborne targets can be changed at the flip of a switch.
The missile is ejected from the launcher so that it reaches a safe distance from the operator before the main rocket motors ignite. This makes it harder to identify the launcher; however, back-blast from the launch tube still poses a hazard to nearby personnel. The missile system must be operated by a two man team.
The missile tube and the firing mechanism can be detached easily and replaced by a new one if needs be to be able to provide the infantry with simplified logistical solutions so that one section can be sent back for repairs whilst a new firing mechanism is used. Most parts within the system are detachable and replaceable.