U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen

The M72 series

The M72 is a lightweight, easy to use, single-use rocket launcher available in several different variants, tailored to meet specific mission requirements. First introduced in the late 1960s, and manufactured in the United States and under license in Norway since 1966, the current versions of the M72 lightweight assault weapon (LAW) build on decades of operational and combat experience.

Marines fire at a target with an M72 lightweight antitank weapon (LAW). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released)

Contacts

Norway

International Sales & Marketing

MAIL P.O. Box 142, NO-2831 Raufoss, Norway
VISIT Enggata 37, NO-2830 Raufoss, Norway
EMAIL globalsales@nammo.com
TEL +47 61 15 36 00

USA

US Sales & Marketing

MAIL Nammo Defense Systems Inc., P.O. Box 34299, Mesa, AZ 85277-4299, USA
EMAIL info@nammo.us
TEL +1 480 898 2200

Nammo Ammunition Handbook Edition 7, 2024

M72 Enhanced Capacity

The Nammo M72 Enhanced Capacity (EC) combines decades of innovation and Nammo expertise to deliver 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.

The M72 series

The M72 is a lightweight, easy to use, single-use rocket launcher available in several different variants, tailored to meet specific mission requirements. First introduced in the late 1960s, and manufactured in the United States and under license in Norway since 1966, the current versions of the M72 lightweight assault weapon (LAW) build on decades of operational and combat experience.

Marines fire at a target with an M72 lightweight antitank weapon (LAW). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy J. Orozco/Released)

Contacts

Norway

International Sales & Marketing

MAIL P.O. Box 142, NO-2831 Raufoss, Norway
VISIT Enggata 37, NO-2830 Raufoss, Norway
EMAIL globalsales@nammo.com
TEL +47 61 15 36 00

USA

US Sales & Marketing

MAIL Nammo Defense Systems Inc., P.O. Box 34299, Mesa, AZ 85277-4299, USA
EMAIL info@nammo.us
TEL +1 480 898 2200

Nammo Ammunition Handbook Edition 7, 2024

  • System weight and caliber 3.4kg, 66mm
  • Carry/extended length 780mm/980mm
  • Warhead type/explosive Heavy-Armor, Shaped Charge
    315 g PBXW-11
  • Fuze Electronic piezo fuze, dual safe with graze function
  • Muzzle velocity 200m/s (at 21°C)
  • Dispersion < 1.5 mils at 250m
  • 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

Status

NATO qualified:
NSN 1340-25-152-8486 (MK1)
NSN 1340-25-160-4778 (MK2)
Combat proven and in production.

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M72 Anti-Structure Munition RC

Norway

Nammo AS

MAIL P.O. Box 142, NO-2831 Raufoss, Norway
VISIT Enggata 40, NO-2830 Raufoss, Norway
EMAIL info@nammo.com
TEL +47 61 15 36 00 (0800 - 1500)

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