Carl Gustaf M4

Country: SwedenManufacturer: Saab Dynamics

Rocket launcherSweden2014In service

Swedish 84 mm multi-role, shoulder-launched recoilless rifle; the M4 is the lightest version of a system whose lineage dates to 1948.

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ID — CARL-GUSTAF-M4
Designation

Carl Gustaf M4

Saab Dynamics
Caliber
84 mm

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Identity

Designation
Carl Gustaf M4
Manufacturer
Saab Dynamics
Country
Sweden
Year
2014
Category
Rocket launcher
Status
In service

Ballistics

Caliber
84 mm
Muzzle velocity
—
Effective range
1000 m

Dimensions

Barrel length
—
Overall length
950 mm
Empty weight
6.6 kg

Mechanics

Operating system
Recoilless
Bolt / action
Single shot, breech-loaded

Feed

System
Single round
Standard capacity
1 rounds

Fire modes

SafeSemi-auto

Historical profile

The Carl Gustaf family originates in 1948. The M4 received its first orders in 2014.

The M4 weighs under 7 kg and is under 1,000 mm long; effective range depends on the round fired.

Key components

  • ●Stock — Shoulder rest.
  • ●Receiver — Weapon body with internal mechanisms.
  • ●Grip — Primary grip.
  • ●Magazine — Cartridge feed.
  • ●Barrel — Guides the projectile.

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