FZ275 LGR

Also known as

FZ 275 LGR
FZ275LGR
FZ275 laser-guided rocket

Thales Belgium's FZ275 LGR is a semi-active laser-guided 70 mm rocket designed to close the gap between unguided rockets and higher-value missiles while delivering sub-meter accuracy from standard FZ launchers and rotary-wing platforms.

FZ275 LGR, Laser-guided 70 mm rocket, Munitions

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Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Belgium
Built by: Thales Belgium
Type: Laser-guided 70 mm rocket

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Specifications

Caliber: 70 mm (2.75 in)
Guidance: Semi-active laser (SAL)
All-up round weight: 12.7 kg with 4.1 kg warhead
Steering: 4 folding canards
Range: Up to 7 km
Accuracy: CEP under 1 m at 6 km
Targets: Soft and light armoured targets; stationary and moving targets

Carrier Aircraft

Thales lists the FZ275 LGR for rotary-wing use and shows the AW109 family with FZ rocket launcher fit.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

AW-109, Light twin-engine attack and utility helicopter, Aircraft & UAVs

Light utility helicopter

Thales' A109 LUH page shows the AW109 family equipped with the FZ231 launcher; the FZ275 LGR page says the rocket can be fired from standard FZ rocket launchers and integrated on rotary-wing platforms.

Sources: A109 family equipped with 12-tube FZ rocket launcher FZ231, Laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Thales documents the FZ275 LGR for standard FZ rocket launchers and for rotary-wing, fixed-wing, UAV, land vehicle, light assault aircraft, and naval platform integration.

Media

FZ275 LGR Images

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Sources

Laser guided rocket FZ275 LGRPublisher: Thales Belgium (BL VTS) | Note: Supports the FZ275 LGR semi-active laser-guided 70 mm rocket description, manufacturer background, specifications, launcher compatibility, platform integration, and the product illustration and firing-campaign image used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 A109 family equipped with 12-tube FZ rocket launcher FZ231Publisher: Thales Belgium (BL VTS) | Note: Supports the AW109 family FZ231 launcher fit and the rotary-wing platform context for the FZ rocket system. | Accessed: 2026-06-27