C90-CR (M3)

C90-CR
Bottom: Top: longer range C90-CR cutaway to show antitank rocket projectile inside tube
Early C90-C
Type Anti-tank
Place of origin Spain
Service history
Used by See Users
Wars Yemeni Civil War (2015-present)[1]
Saudi-led intervention in Yemen (2015-present)
Conflict in Najran, Jizan and Asir[2]
Production history
Designer Instalaza
Manufacturer Instalaza
Specifications
Weight 4.8kg
Length 940mm[3]
Cartridge Tandem HE[4]
Caliber 90mm
Effective firing range 300 m moving target
Sights fixed 2X optical sight standard

The Instalaza C90[5] is a 90 mm disposable, shoulder-fired and one-man operated rocket-propelled grenade launcher (RPG) which can be fitted with a VN38-C night vision device for full night combat capability.[6] It is being used as an infantry-type weapon.[7]

Variants

The following are variants produced by Instalaza:[6]

  • C-90-CR (M3) and the C-90-CR-RB (M3) - equipped with hollow-charge warhead of different types. Has armor penetration of 400mm.[4]
  • C-90-CR-AM (M3) - also has a head shaped charge, but with a special body that provides antipersonnel fragmentation
  • C-90-CR-FIM (M3) - contains more than 1.3 kg of red phosphorus composition, producing incendiary effects and smoke.
  • C-90-CR-BK (M3) - has a tandem warhead precursor for anti-bunker/building fortifications. The warhead pierces the walls and goes through the wall before it explodes inside the interior.
  • C-90-CR-IN (M3) - is a training model with inert warhead.

Users

 Colombia
 Ecuador
 El Salvador
 Estonia[8]
 Indonesia
  • Indonesian Army. In use with the infantry units and Special Forces. Versions C-90CR antiarmor, C-90-CR-RB (M3), C-90AM antipersonnel and C-90BK bunker buster.
 India
  • Indian Army; In use with the infantry units. C-90-CR-RB (M3) only.
 Brunei
 Italy
  • Italian Army. In use with Special Forces. Versions C-90CR antiarmor, C-90AM antipersonnel and C-90BK bunker buster.
 Malaysia
 Saudi Arabia
 Spain[4]
 Kuwait
 Yemen

References

  1. ↑ http://armamentresearch.com/research-report-no-6-spanish-c90-cr-rocket-launchers-alhambra-hand-grenades-in-yemen/
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrQoeXt_sXQ
  3. ↑ the first C90-C and C90-C-AM were 840mm in length; the C90-CR versions increased to 940mm for the larger rocket motor; and the C90-CR(M3) increased the length to 983mm - i.e. showing the increase length with addition of shock-bumpers on the front and rear of the launcher
  4. 1 2 3 "OPFOR Worldwide Equipment Guide" (PDF). September 2001. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
  5. ↑ https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=955
  6. 1 2 "C-90-CR (M3)" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2011-01-09. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
  7. ↑ "La Empresa". Retrieved 2010-07-12.
  8. ↑ Estonian Ministry of Defence


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