LASM
The Light Anti-Structures Missile (LASM) is an Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) which has been fielded to fill a capability gap until Anti-Structure Munition (ASM) comes into service.
The single-shot weapon consists of a free-flight unguided rocket that is housed within a disposable telescopic launcher. The mechanical 'pop-up' sight is integral to the weapon and deploys when the launcher is extended, in preparing it to fire.
The rocket consists of a warhead, fuze and propulsion unit. Spring-loaded fins deploy on firing to stabilise the rocket in flight. The rocket uses kinetic energy to penetrate structures before the warhead is allowed to detonate.
| Range |
Approx. 500 m |
| Weight |
4.3 kg |
| Length |
0.775 m |
| Firing length |
0.98 m |
| Preparation time |
8 seconds |