Light Anti-Structures Missile

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The Light Anti-Structures Missile (LASM) is the name of the L72A9 in UK service[1]

The LASM (M72A9) is from the same family as the current 66 LAW (M72A5 - L12A1 for UK) and old 66mm LAW (M72A3). The main difference is the warhead, the LASM contains about 1Kg of an enhanched blast explosive, whereas the LAW contains about a third of a kilo[2][3]. The United States armed forces may refer to the LASM as a LAW (Light Assault Weapon)[4].

[edit] References

  1. ^ LASM. “The Light Anti-Structures Missile (LASM) is an Urgent Operational Requirement order which has been fielded to fill a capability gap until ASM comes into service.”
  2. ^ Oh, the Horror, the Horror.
  3. ^ M72 Light Anti-tank (sic) Weapon System (LAW). Gary's U.S. Infantry Weapons Reference Guide.
  4. ^ Light Assault Weapon (LAW). FBO.gov.