Munitions

MT 756

Also known as
  • 84 mm MT 756
  • 84 mm MT756
  • MT-756
  • MT756
  • Carl-Gustaf MT 756

MT 756 is Saab's 84 mm Carl-Gustaf multi-target round for attacking structures, bunkers, and light-armoured vehicles. Saab describes it as a fielded anti-structure munition with a tandem charge that opens a wall or light-armour barrier so the main charge can detonate behind the obstacle.

MT 756, 84 mm multi-target round, Munitions
Image source: Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 image asset
Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Sweden
Built by
Saab
Type
84 mm multi-target round
Service note
Modern Carl-Gustaf ammunition

Specifications

Caliber
84 mm
Weight
4.4 kg
Effective range
300 m in Saab's 2026 handbook; 600 m in Saab's February 2020 fact sheet
Warhead
Tandem warhead
Targets
Structures, bunkers and light-armoured vehicles
Status
Fielded
Role
Multi-target anti-structure round
Firing family
Carl-Gustaf 84 mm recoilless rifle ammunition
Firing Weapon

Saab places MT 756 in the Carl-Gustaf ammunition family and describes it as a dedicated multi-target round for built-up-area and fortification targets.

Firing weaponWeapon typeFiring evidence
Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle, Recoilless rifle, Infantry WeaponsCarl Gustaf recoilless rifle84 mm recoilless rifle

Saab identifies MT 756 as an 84 mm Carl-Gustaf round, and Saab's compatibility guidance says Carl-Gustaf ammunition natures share the 84 mm caliber used across the weapon family.

Sources: Saab MT 756 fact sheet, Saab battleground hero story, Saab Ground Combat Systems Handbook 2026, Saab Carl-Gustaf compatibility story

Effect And Compatibility

MT 756 fits the reloadable Carl-Gustaf family by separating the reusable firing weapon from mission-specific ammunition effects.

AspectReader contextSource-backed note
Target effectBehind-obstacle blastSaab describes a tandem charge in which a precursor charge opens the obstacle and the main charge detonates behind it.
Target setStructures, bunkers and light armourSaab's 2026 handbook lists structures, bunkers, and light-armoured vehicles as MT 756 targets.
Launcher familyCarl Gustaf recoilless rifle, Recoilless rifle, Infantry WeaponsCarl Gustaf recoilless rifleSaab states that all Carl-Gustaf ammunition natures share 84 mm caliber and are compatible with every weapon version.
Public service markerU.S. M3 MAAWS ammunition orderSaab reported in 2018 that the U.S. Department of Defense placed its first MT 756 order under an M3 MAAWS contract, with deliveries expected in 2019.

Range note: Saab's 2026 handbook lists a 300 m effective range for MT 756, while Saab's February 2020 fact sheet listed 600 m.

Timeline

MT 756 Key Events

  1. U.S. DoD places first MT 756 order

    Saab announced a U.S. Department of Defense Carl-Gustaf ammunition order that included the customer's first MT 756 round order, with deliveries expected during 2019.

    Sources: Saab U.S. Government Carl-Gustaf ammunition order

  2. Saab explains MT 756 in the ammunition family

    Saab's Carl-Gustaf family article described MT 756 as the multi-target round in the anti-structure group and explained its tandem-wall-breaching effect.

    Sources: Saab battleground hero story

  3. Saab reiterates Carl-Gustaf ammunition compatibility

    Saab Australia described all Carl-Gustaf ammunition natures as 84 mm rounds compatible with every version of the weapon.

    Sources: Saab Carl-Gustaf compatibility story

Related Weapon Systems

Sources

Saab Ground Combat Systems Handbook 2026Publisher: Saab | Note: Supports MT 756's Carl-Gustaf family placement, fielded anti-structure role, tandem warhead, 4.4 kg weight, 300 m effective range, structures/bunkers/light-armoured-vehicle target set, and Saab manufacturer background. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab MT 756 fact sheetPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports MT 756's February 2020 fact-sheet data, including fielded status, anti-structure ammunition type, tandem warhead design, 4.4 kg complete-round weight, 600 m effective range, Carl-Gustaf M4 context, and behind-obstacle effect. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab battleground hero storyPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports MT 756's Carl-Gustaf family placement and the tandem-warhead description that punches through a wall and detonates behind it. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab Carl-Gustaf compatibility storyPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports the Carl-Gustaf ammunition-family compatibility statement that all ammunition natures share 84 mm caliber and are compatible with every weapon version. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab U.S. Government Carl-Gustaf ammunition orderPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports the 2018 U.S. Department of Defense Carl-Gustaf ammunition order, the first U.S. DoD MT 756 order, M3 MAAWS contract context, expected 2019 deliveries, and DoD inventory/service context. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 image assetPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports image provenance for Saab's official Carl-Gustaf M4 ammunition photo used on this relationship-only ammunition record. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 product pagePublisher: Saab | Note: Supports Carl-Gustaf M4 system context and the product-family placement for MT 756. | Accessed: 2026-06-29