Saab has been awarded a contract to deliver its 84mm Carl-Gustaf portable weapon systems and ammunition to the US Army’s regular infantry units.
The Skr205m ($31m) contract follows a previous $25.8m order secured by the company in June to supply undisclosed systems for use by US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
Go deeper with GlobalData
Saab North America president Dan-Ake Enstedt said the additional order confirmed the advanced capabilities brought by Carl-Gustaf to the army’s main-line units.
"The Carl-Gustaf has repeatedly proven itself in the most demanding environments and it is a versatile, powerful tool for the soldier," Enstedt said.
The Carl-Gustaf is an 84mm reusable, shoulder-fired multi-role recoilless rifle designed to help troops effectively engage with enemy rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and machine gun attacks, from ranges of 900m and further.
Fired from standing, kneeling, sitting or inclined positions, the gun is used as a viable anti-armour weapon against stationary targets at a distance of 700m, but proves less effective on moving targets due to a relatively low speed of the projectile.
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalDataThe weapon is operated by a two-man crew in armour-piercing and anti-personnel operations using high explosive, as well as smoke and illumination rounds, to defeat ground threats in all environments.
Features include a main tube with a breech-mounted Venturi recoil damper, a shoulder-mount and iron sights, luminous front and rear sight inserts, as well as an image intensification system for aiming during night or in low-visibility conditions.
The gun is also used by forces from the UK, Australia, Belgium, Canada, India, Sweden, Germany and Malaysia.
Image: The Carl Gustav recoilless rifle of Royal Norwegian Army. Photo: courtesy of Soldatnytt.
