France - DARD 120

The DARD 120 was designed in France for use by the infantryman of the French army. It fires a 4.72 inch (120mm) projectile at high speed and is a very accurate weapon.

Designed for short range use, the DARD 120 has a maximum effective range of 656 yards (600m).

The DARD 120 uses a split breechblock system. The weapon is made up of two parts -  a disposable pre-loaded launch tube clips onto a reusable firing device.

The firing device weighs 9.92 pounds (4.5kg) and is 30 inches (0.76m) long. The launch tube weighs an additional 22 pounds (10kg) and is 47 inches (1.2m) in long.

The DARD fires a 7.27 pounds (3.3kg) HEAT warhead at 918ft/s (280m/s). It is capable of penetrating 33.4 inches (850mm) of steel armor.

With optional night vision sights and an operating temperature range between -22 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 and 50 degrees Celsius), the DARD is a versatile weapon that can be used in desert as well as arctic conditions.