Miniman

The Miniman (Swedish military designation Pansarskott m/68, abbreviated Pskott m/68 ) is a disposable single-shot 74-mm unguided anti-tank smooth bore recoilless weapon, designed in Sweden by Försvarets Fabriksverk (FFV) and became operational in 1968. The Miniman is delivered with the HEAT projectile pre-loaded launch tube. In appearance, the Miniman is similar to the US M72 LAW and French SARPAC of the same era, but with a single section tube. In 1986 the Swedish Army adopted the FFV AT4, designated the Pansarskott m/86, to replace the Miniman. FFV engineers adopted the rugged but simple firing and safety mechanism of the Miniman for the AT4. The Miniman uses a unique version of the high-low chamber launch system that results in no recoil.

Moving targets can be attacked at a range of 150 m while stationary targets may be engaged out to 250 m. The Miniman's HEAT projectile has a copper liner and can penetrate 340 mm of rolled homogeneous armor.

Users

 * Austria - known as PAR 70 (Panzerabwehrrohr)
 * Finland - removed from service
 * Sweden - known as Pskott m/68, replaced by the m/86

Reference and notes

 * (JIW) Ian Hogg, Jane's Infantry Weapons 1984-85, London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd., 1984.