ILLUM 545C

Also known as

84 mm ILLUM 545C
Carl-Gustaf ILLUM 545C
Carl Gustaf ILLUM 545C

ILLUM 545C is Saab's 84 mm Carl-Gustaf illumination round for the M4 launcher. Saab describes the parachute-suspended munition as a night-capable support round with preset ranges from 300 to 2,100 metres, a 400 to 500 metre illuminated area, and roughly 30 seconds of light.

ILLUM 545C, 84 mm illumination round, Munitions

Image source: Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 product page

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Sweden
Built by: Saab
Type: 84 mm illumination round

ammunition illumination recoilless rifle

Specifications

Caliber: 84 mm
Complete round weight: 3.1 kg
Effective range: 300-2,100 m
Illuminated area: 400-500 m diameter
Burn time: 30 s
Muzzle velocity: 260 m/s
Range settings: Seven preset ranges

Illumination Data

Saab describes ILLUM 545C as a parachute-supported 84 mm round for night battlefield illumination.

Feature	Value	Note
Weight	3.1 kg	Complete round mass.
Range	300-2,100 m	Seven preset range settings.
Illuminated area	400-500 m diameter	Night battlefield coverage.
Burn time	30 s	Light duration.
Muzzle velocity	260 m/s	Launch velocity.

Firing Weapon

Saab places ILLUM 545C in the Carl-Gustaf 84 mm ammunition family for the M4 launcher.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle, Recoilless rifle, Infantry Weapons

Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle

84 mm recoilless rifle

Saab lists ILLUM 545C as Carl-Gustaf ammunition and describes it as a battlefield illumination round for the family.

Sources: Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 product page, Saab Ground Combat Systems Handbook 2026

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Sources

Saab Ground Combat Systems Handbook 2026Publisher: Saab | Note: Supports ILLUM 545C's Carl-Gustaf ammunition-family placement, 3.1 kg complete-round weight, 300-2,100 m range, 400-500 m illuminated area, 30 second burn time, and manufacturer background. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 product pagePublisher: Saab | Note: Supports the Carl-Gustaf family context, compatibility claim for 84 mm munitions, the illumination-round role described for the weapon family, and the launcher-context gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Small Arms Review Carl-Gustaf 84mm recoilless systemPublisher: Small Arms Review | Note: Supports ILLUM 545C's published weight, range, illumination area, burn time, muzzle velocity, and image provenance for the round photo used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27