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M72 ENHANCED CAPACITY (EC) MK1

The M72 Enhanced Capacity (EC) is a world-leading close combat weapon. The system is disposable, easy to operate, extremely lightweight and powerful. The M72 EC can penetrate up to 450 mm RHA. The dual safe fuze and on-axis trigger equip the warfighter with an improved weapon system that is both safe and effective.

System weight and caliber 3.4 kg, 66 mm
Carry/extended length 780 mm/980 mm
Warhead type (explosive) Heavy-Armor, Shaped Charge  (315 g PBXW-11)
Fuze Electronic piezo fuze,  dual safe with graze function
Muzzle velocity 200 m/s (21°C)
Dispersion < 1.5 mils at 250 m
Penetration 450 mm RHA (M72 EC MK1),  300 mm RHA (M72 EC MK2)
Minimum, effective and maximum range 20, 350 and 1 200 m
Service temperature -40°C to +60°C