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LRAC F1
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LRACF1

Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · France · 1970
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LRACF1

LRAC F1
LRAC F1 Photo: Crochet.david (talk)Retouched by Bourgeois.A · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
75
Effective Range
60
Lethality
70
Accuracy
55
Warhead Versatility
65
Reload Speed
70
Portability
85
Reliability
80
Low Backblast
90
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
CategoryRocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG)
EraCold War
In service1970
Operators20 countries
Data Quality87%
71
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) MASS Rating
5/16
Cold War
14/39
All-Time
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
75
Effective Range
60
Lethality
70
Accuracy
55
Warhead Versatility
65
Reload Speed
70
Portability
85
Reliability
80
Low Backblast
90
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category.
01 / Overview
LRAC F1
Country
Production
1970–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG) · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Weapon Typerocket launcher
  • Service Entry Year1970
  • Weight5 kg
  • Calibre89 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Operation5MOD.5
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity295 m/s
  • Effective Range300 m
  • Maximum Range2,300 m
  • Minimum Arming Range10 m
  • Rate of Fire3
  • Projectile Weight2,200 g
◇Warhead & Effect3MOD.3
◆Ammunition1MOD.1
  • Ammunition Typesantitank rocket
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Operators21
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1970Production started
  3. 1972Entered service
56
years in service
19
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
LRAC F1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 100units
100active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
High-explosive anti-tank round fired from underbarrel grenade launchers, designed to penetrate armored targets using a shaped charge warhead.
A portable rocket or missile launcher designed to be operated by a single soldier from the shoulder.
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