FZ275 LGR explained

The FZ275 LGR - Laser Guided Rocket is a weapon system by Thales (formerly Forges de Zeebrugge). It is intended to provide a low-cost guided missile compatible with existing unguided 70mm rocket launch platforms. The HE (High Explosive) version of the FZ275 LGR is equipped with a HE warhead with impact fuze.^[5]

In June 2024, Adani Defence & Aerospace signed an agreement with Thales Group to locally manufacture 70 mm calibre FZ275 LGR rockets for Indian attack helicopters like HAL Rudra and HAL Prachand.^{[6] [7]}

Program status

• 2006 – Program start
• November 2010 – First successful firing^[8]
• October 2015 – Successful air-to-ground test firing onboard South-African (SAAF) Rooivalk helicopter at Denel Overberg Test Range (OTB) ^[9]
• December 2017 - Test firings at the Älvdalen test range^[10]
• November 2024 - Belgian company Thales and an unnamed Ukrainian company have signed an agreement to build FZ275 LGR in Ukraine, for use against drones.^[11]

Specifications

• Diameter: 70 mm (2.75 in)
• Length: 1.8 m
• Weight: 12.5 kg /9.1 kg (after burn)
• Guidance: SAL - Semi-Active Laser.
• Steering type : 4 folding canards
• Laser : compatible with STANAG 3733 or used defined code
• Range from Sea Level: Min: 1.5 km Max: 8 km
• Motor: FZ276 MOD.1 rocket motor
• Warhead: FZ319 HE warhead with MK352 impact fuze

See also

• Direct Attack Guided Rocket
• Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket
• Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
• Roketsan Cirit
• Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket

Notes and References

1. News: Laser Guided Rocket . 21 September 2024 . Thales Group . Thales Belgium SA (formerly Forges de Zeebrugge - FZ).
2. News: 2024-06-27 . Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India . 2024-06-27 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
3. Web site: Precision strike FZ275 LGR 2.75” (70mm) Laser Guided Rocket . Thales . 17 September 2024.
4. Web site: Precision strike FZ275 LGR 2.75” (70mm) Laser Guided Rocket . Thales . 17 September 2024.
5. Web site: Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rockets 70mm (2.75") : Laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR.
6. News: 2024-06-27 . Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India . 2024-06-27 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
7. Web site: "Key Milestone": Adani Defence, Thales Tie Up To Make Rockets In India . 2024-06-27 . NDTV.com.
8. Web site: FZ | Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rocket 70mm (2.75") : History.
9. Web site: FZ Set Finalise Development of New 2.75-In Laser Guided Rocket .
10. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: H145M firing campaign in Sweden: 70mm Laser Guided Rockets . YouTube.
11. Web site: Ukraine and THALES Team Up to Launch Anti-Drone Missile Production: Details Revealed . 2024-11-03. 2024-11-08. Defence Express. en.