Available for M4, M3 and AT4
In close collaboration with Saab, the weapon’s developer, Senop has responded to the needs of global operators of the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system by developing the first fully integrated fire control system (FCS), the Advanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager (AFCD-TI).
After an intensive three-year development programme, Senop has introduced the AFCD-TI, featuring 24/7 operational capability in one cost-effective solution, with optimised utility. The device is equally applicable to the latest generation Carl-Gustaf M4 (known as the M3E1 in the US), and the earlier M3 configuration. It is also interoperable with the AT4 anti-armour system.
“Carl-Gustaf is a world-leading weapon system within the support weapon category. We want to keep the system updated to meet users’ increasingly demanding needs in the challenging battlefield environment. Carl-Gustaf M4 is the lightest iteration of the weapon, and will offer further capabilities with its future munitions. In addition, the fire control system and 24/7 operational capability play an important role in the military kill chain,” explained Michael Höglund, Head of the Ground Combat business unit at Saab.
AFCD TI is a smart sight that ensures an excellent first-round hit probability, for both stationary and moving targets, by using the parameters of the sight and weapon system. A ballistic calculator, laser range finder and both a day camera and a thermal imager are provided, all in the same casing. AFCD TI is the lightest fire control system for Carl-Gustaf currently available, weighs just 1.5kg and is designed and built to meet the toughest use cases. Click here for a brief video showcasing the AFCD-T1.
“AFCD TI offers a number of performance-enhancing functionalities in one and the same device, which is a significant difference compared to a traditional day sight and clip-on combination,” observed Aki Korhonen, MD of Senop. Final qualification is imminent, after which the AFCD-TI will be available to global users.