C90-CR (M3)
Anti-tank weapon
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The Instalaza C90 is a 90 millimetres (3.5 inches) disposable, shoulder-fired and one-man operated rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher, which can be fitted with a VN38-C night vision device for full night combat capability.[7] It is being used as an infantry-type weapon, with Instalaza also claiming it to be the, "lightest infantry weapons system in its class".[6][8]
| C90-CR | |
|---|---|
C-90 | |
| Type | anti-tank weapon rocket-propelled grenade predicted line of sight (PLOS) |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1990–present |
| Used by | see Users |
| Wars | Yemeni Civil War (2014-present)[1] Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Instalaza |
| Manufacturer | Instalaza |
| Unit cost | €2,099 (2022)[2] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.3 kilograms (12 lb) |
| Length | 940 millimetres (37 in)[3] |
| Cartridge | Tandem HE[4] |
| Caliber | 90 millimetres (3.5 in) |
| Muzzle velocity | 160 m/sec[5] |
| Effective firing range | 350 metres (1,150 ft) (point target)[6] |
| Maximum firing range | 700 metres (2,300 ft) (area target)[6] |
| Sights | fixed 2× optical sight standard |
Variants
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The following are variants produced by Instalaza:[7]
- C90-CR (M3) – equipped with hollow-charge warhead of different types, has armour penetration of 400 millimetres (16 inches).[4]
- C90-CR-RB (M3.5) and the C-90-CR-RB (M3) – equipped with hollow-charge warhead, has armour penetration of 500 millimetres (20 inches).
- C90-CR-AM (M3.5) – also has a shaped head charge, but with a special body that provides anti-personnel fragmentation
- C90-CR-FIM (M3.5) – contains more than 1.3 kilograms (2.9 pounds) of red phosphorus composition, producing incendiary effects and smoke
- C90-CR-BK (M3.5) – has a tandem warhead precursor for anti-bunker / building fortifications; the warhead pierces the walls and goes through the wall before it explodes inside the interior.
- C-90-CR-IN (M3) – is a training model with inert warhead.
Operational history
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Spanish government, like other Western governments, sent Ukraine shipments of weapons, equipment, ammunition, and vehicles, including numerous C90 grenade launchers.[9][10] There are images of at least one Russian infantry fighting vehicle being destroyed by a C-90 near Dronivka.[11][12]
Users
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- Indonesian Army − in use with the infantry units and Special Forces; versions C-90CR antiarmor, C-90-CR-RB (M3), C-90AM antipersonnel and C-90BK bunker buster
- Indian Army − C-90-CR-RB (M3) only
- Italian Army − in use with Special Forces; versions C-90CR antiarmor, C-90AM antipersonnel and C-90BK bunker buster
- Malaysian Army − in service since 1990s; 780+178 additional units ordered in 2024[15][16]
- Territorial Defence Forces − 1,370 rockets
- Yemeni Armed Forces − Supplied by Saudi Arabia to Pro-Hadi forces[18]
- Houthis − At least 16 were captured from Saudi or Pro-Hadi forces[18]
