GPRL-81
| GPRL-81 | |
|---|---|
 GPRL-81 G2 | |
| Type | Multi-role (anti-fortification, anti-armor) rocket launcher |
| Place of origin |  Khyragus |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1981–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | See Conflicts |
| Production history | |
| Designer | KVI |
| Designed | 1979-1981 |
| Manufacturer | KVI |
| Unit cost | US$14,000 (launcher) |
| Produced | 1981–present |
| No. built | apx. 3 million |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lb) empty, 12.2 kg (26.9 lb) loaded |
| Length | 1150 mm (45.3 in) |
| Barrel length | 550 mm (21.65 in) |
| Caliber | 80mm, 125mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 135 m/s (443 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 250 m (820 ft) (unguided missile), 800 m (2625 ft) (laser guided) |
| Maximum firing range | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) |
| Feed system | 4 rocket clip (80mm), 1 rocket clip (120mm) |
| Sights | OTRD-81 (3.5x magnification telescopic sight), OTRDG-95 (variable zoom command launch unit) |
The GPRL-81 is a multi-purpose, shoulder-launched rocket launcher, developed by KVI in the late 1970s. It was initially designed to replace flamethrowers, but has since been developed into a multi-role launching system, with anti-armor and anti-fortification capabilities.
The ruggedness and simplicity of the GPRL-81 allow it to be used by airborne, mortorized, and ground troops. The GRPL-81G2 can be mounted to vehicle turrets. The GPRL-81 entered Khyragusian service in 1981, and an updated variant, the GPRL-81G2, was introduced in 1995.
Background
In 1996, the Ionician Technate's Department of Defense began development on what would become the GCL-00. The Department of Defense laid forth it's initial design requirements for a man-portable, "one size fits all" style missile launcher capable of firing a variety of guided missiles from a single launcher to replace the M72 LAW and FIM-92 Stinger missiles in use at the time. In 1997 a preliminary design was selected, created in cooperation by the Universal Computing Corporation and the Aleĉjo Arms Design Bureau. During the following years the prototype weapon system was tested and developed, before officially becoming part of the Ionican Technate's armament in March 2000. The GCL-00 was originally offered with 80mm incendiary missiles, 125mm anti-tank missiles, 125mm anti-aircraft missiles and 80/125mm high explosive missiles. In 2004 80mm chemical missiles and 80mm airburst fragmentation missiles were developed for use with the GCL-00.
Description
Munitions
- NPR-08Z 80mm unguided incendiary missile
- NPR-08E 80mm unguided high explosive missile
- NPG-15Z 80mm laser-guided incendiary missile
- NPG-15EV 80mm laser-guided thermobaric missile
- NPG-18EA 120mm laser-guided anti-tank missile
