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The RBS 70 system is primarily classified as a long-range surface-to-air missile system.
Answer: False
The RBS 70 is classified as a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed for short-range air defense (SHORAD) warfare, not a long-range system.
The fundamental design principle of the RBS 70 is its reliance on radar-guided missiles for long-range defense.
Answer: False
The RBS 70's core design principle is its use of laser beam riding guidance for short-range air defense, not radar guidance for long-range defense.
What is the primary classification and operational role of the RBS 70 system?
Answer: A man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) for short-range air defense (SHORAD).
The RBS 70 is classified as a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designated for short-range air defense (SHORAD) operations. Its principal function is the engagement of aerial targets at limited distances.
What is the fundamental design principle of the RBS 70 system?
Answer: Portable system using laser-guided missiles for short-range air defense.
The RBS 70 is designed as a portable system that utilizes laser-guided missiles for short-range air defense.
The original developer of the RBS 70 system was the Swedish defense firm Bofors Defence.
Answer: True
The RBS 70 system was initially developed by the Swedish defense firm Bofors Defence. Subsequent development and production have been undertaken by Saab Bofors Dynamics.
Prior to the introduction of the RBS 70, Sweden's short-range air defense capabilities relied exclusively on anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) guns.
Answer: False
Sweden's short-range air defense prior to the RBS 70 also included the Robotsystem 69, a missile system, in addition to anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) guns.
Development of the RBS 70 commenced in the 1970s, with the initial contract awarded in 1969.
Answer: True
The development phase for the RBS 70 began in the late 1960s, culminating in the initial contract award in 1969, preceding its main development in the 1970s.
The RBS 70 system was the first missile system to extensively employ computer simulations during its development phase.
Answer: True
The RBS 70 pioneered the extensive use of computer simulations in missile system development, conducting approximately 10,000 simulated firing tests.
The RBS 70 system entered series production in 1975 and achieved operational status with the Swedish military in 1977.
Answer: True
Following its series production commencement in 1975, the RBS 70 system was officially adopted and became operational within the Swedish military in 1977.
What systems did the RBS 70 replace in Sweden's short-range air defense arsenal?
Answer: Robotsystem 69 and Bofors m/48 AAA guns.
Prior to the introduction of the RBS 70, Sweden's short-range air defense relied on the Robotsystem 69 (an adaptation of the American Redeye missile) and the Bofors m/48 anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) guns.
When did the development of the RBS 70 commence, and what was the objective of the initial contract awarded?
Answer: 1969, to supply a low-cost, easy-to-use short-range SAM system.
Development of the RBS 70 began in 1969 when Bofors AB was contracted to supply the Swedish air defense with a low-cost, user-friendly, short-range SAM system.
What distinction did the RBS 70 achieve in missile system development regarding simulation?
Answer: It was the first missile system to extensively utilize computer simulations.
The RBS 70 system pioneered the extensive use of computer simulations in missile system development, conducting approximately 10,000 simulated firing tests.
When did the RBS 70 system officially enter service with the Swedish military?
Answer: 1977
Following its series production commencement in 1975, the RBS 70 system was officially adopted and became operational within the Swedish military in 1977.
The RBS 70 system exclusively utilizes the RB 70 missile, which is also integrated into other Swedish missile systems.
Answer: False
The RB 70 missile is indeed integrated into other Swedish missile systems, contrary to the assertion that it is exclusive to the RBS 70.
Bofors selected a radar-guided system for the RBS 70 missile, a technology co-developed with Laser Diode Laboratories.
Answer: False
Bofors implemented a laser beam riding guidance system for the RBS 70, co-developed with Laser Diode Laboratories, not a radar-guided system.
The RBS 70 missile underwent upgrades, with the MK II version introduced in 1990 and the BOLIDE version following in 1982.
Answer: False
The timeline presented is incorrect; the MK I version was introduced in 1982, followed by the MK II in 1990, and the BOLIDE missile was introduced later, in 2003.
The BOLIDE missile, introduced in 2003, possesses a maximum engagement range of up to 8 kilometers and can engage targets at altitudes reaching 6 kilometers.
Answer: True
The BOLIDE missile, an advanced variant, offers enhanced performance with an 8 km range and a 6 km engagement altitude ceiling.
Standard RBS 70 Mk 1 and Mk 2 missiles possess an operational range of up to 6,000 meters and a ceiling altitude of 3,000 meters.
Answer: True
The Mk 1 and Mk 2 versions of the RBS 70 missile are specified with an operational range of 5,000-6,000 meters and a ceiling altitude of 3,000 meters.
The BOLIDE missile (Mark 2) achieves a maximum speed of Mach 1.6, slower than earlier versions.
Answer: False
The BOLIDE missile (Mark 2) is faster than earlier versions, reaching Mach 2, whereas earlier versions operated at approximately Mach 1.6.
The RBS 70 missile employs a heat-seeking guidance system.
Answer: False
The RBS 70 missile utilizes a laser beam riding guidance system, not a heat-seeking (infrared homing) guidance system.
Laser beam riding guidance necessitates the operator to continuously track the target with the sight until missile impact.
Answer: True
This continuous tracking is essential for the laser beam riding system to guide the missile accurately to the target.
The RBS 70 system's evolution demonstrates increased range and speed, with later versions like BOLIDE achieving speeds of Mach 2.
Answer: True
The evolution of the RBS 70 system, particularly with the BOLIDE missile, has resulted in enhanced performance metrics, including greater range and higher speeds.
Laser beam riding guidance means the missile uses its own radar to track the target.
Answer: False
Laser beam riding guidance relies on the missile following a laser designator beam projected by the operator, not on the missile's own radar.
What type of guidance system does the RBS 70 missile utilize?
Answer: Laser beam riding
The RBS 70 missile employs a laser beam riding guidance system, where the missile follows a laser designator beam directed at the target by the operator.
Which missile upgrade for the RBS 70 was introduced in 1982?
Answer: The RB 70 Mk I
The MK I version of the RBS 70 missile was introduced in 1982, preceding the MK II version introduced in 1990.
What are the key performance capabilities of the BOLIDE missile upgrade introduced in 2003?
Answer: Mach 2 speed, 8 km range, 6 km altitude ceiling.
The BOLIDE missile, introduced in 2003, offers enhanced performance with a speed of Mach 2, an operational range of up to 8 km, and the capability to engage targets at altitudes up to 6 km.
What are the typical operational range and ceiling specifications for the standard RBS 70 Mk 1 and Mk 2 missiles?
Answer: Range: 5-6 km, Ceiling: 3 km
The standard Mk 1 and Mk 2 versions of the RBS 70 missile have an operational range of approximately 5,000 to 6,000 meters and a ceiling altitude of 3,000 meters.
What is the maximum speed of the BOLIDE missile compared to earlier RBS 70 missile versions?
Answer: BOLIDE is faster (Mach 2) than Mark 0/1 (Mach 1.6).
The BOLIDE missile (Mark 2) achieves a maximum speed of Mach 2, significantly faster than the Mach 1.6 speed of the earlier Mark 0/1 versions.
The RBS 70 NG (New Generation) upgrade, announced in 2011, incorporates an improved sighting system featuring automatic target tracking and advanced night vision capabilities.
Answer: False
The RBS 70 NG upgrade enhances the sighting system with automatic target tracking and comprehensive night vision, surpassing basic capabilities.
The RBS 70 NG system features a maximum engagement range of 9,000 meters and can engage targets at altitudes up to 5,000 meters.
Answer: True
The NG variant extends the system's reach, offering a 9 km range and a 5 km altitude engagement ceiling.
The RBS 70 MSHORAD system integrates the Giraffe 1X radar, Command and Control (C2) systems, and the RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon Station.
Answer: True
The RBS 70 MSHORAD system is a modular configuration that combines the Giraffe 1X radar, C2 systems, and the RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon Station for enhanced mobile air defense.
Lithuanian RBS 70 MSHORAD systems are mounted on BTR-80 armored personnel carriers.
Answer: False
Lithuanian RBS 70 MSHORAD systems are mounted on JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) platforms, not BTR-80 armored personnel carriers.
A Remote Weapon Station (RWS) within the RBS 70 MSHORAD system permits operator control from a distance, thereby enhancing crew safety.
Answer: True
The integration of an RWS allows for remote operation, increasing operator safety and enabling integration into various vehicle platforms.
The RBS 70 MSHORAD is simply an upgraded missile, while the RBS 70 NG is the vehicle platform.
Answer: False
The RBS 70 NG represents an upgrade to the missile system itself, featuring improved sights and tracking. The RBS 70 MSHORAD is a mobile platform integrating the RBS 70 NG system (often the RWS) with radar and C2 capabilities.
What enhancements does the RBS 70 NG (New Generation) upgrade feature?
Answer: Improved sighting system with automatic tracking and night vision.
The RBS 70 NG upgrade enhances the sighting system with automatic target tracking and comprehensive night vision, surpassing basic capabilities.
What is the maximum engagement range and altitude coverage for the RBS 70 NG system?
Answer: Range: 9,000m, Altitude: 5,000m
The NG variant extends the system's reach, offering a 9 km range and a 5 km altitude engagement ceiling.
Which components are integrated into the RBS 70 MSHORAD system?
Answer: Giraffe 1X radar, C2 systems, and RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon Station.
The RBS 70 MSHORAD (Mobile Short Range Air Defense) system integrates the Giraffe 1X radar, Command and Control (C2) systems, and the RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon Station.
On what type of vehicles are the Lithuanian RBS 70 MSHORAD systems mounted?
Answer: JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) vehicles
The Lithuanian variant of the RBS 70 MSHORAD system is mounted on JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) vehicles.
The RBS 70 system is designed for effective operation across all climate zones and necessitates minimal logistical support.
Answer: True
The system's design emphasizes adaptability to diverse environmental conditions and operational self-sufficiency, requiring minimal external logistical support.
The RBS 70 system is currently operational in over 30 customer countries worldwide.
Answer: False
The RBS 70 system is operational in 20 customer countries globally, not over 30.
The RBS 70 system has a maximum operational range of 9 kilometers and can engage targets up to 5,000 meters in altitude.
Answer: True
The standard RBS 70 system has an operational range up to 9 km and an engagement altitude ceiling of 5,000 meters.
The RBS 70 missile can only be launched from a standard tripod mount.
Answer: False
The RBS 70 missile can be launched from various platforms, including a standard tripod, vehicle mounts, and warships, not exclusively from a tripod.
The RBS 70's ability to operate in arctic, desert, and tropical environments demonstrates robust design and adaptability, not limited robustness.
Answer: False
The system's operational capability across diverse climatic zones demonstrates robust design and adaptability, not limited robustness.
The RBS 70's self-sufficiency, necessitating minimal external support, enhances its tactical flexibility.
Answer: True
The system's reduced logistical burden and operational independence contribute significantly to its tactical deployment versatility.
Which of the following is an operational advantage of the RBS 70 mentioned in the source?
Answer: Operates effectively in all climate zones and requires minimal support.
The system's design emphasizes adaptability to diverse environmental conditions and operational self-sufficiency, requiring minimal external logistical support.
How many customer countries currently operate the RBS 70 system globally?
Answer: 20
The RBS 70 is currently operational in 20 customer countries across all continents, demonstrating its adaptability to diverse environments.
What is the significance of the RBS 70 system's self-sufficiency, requiring little support from other forces?
Answer: It increases its tactical flexibility and reduces logistical burden.
The system's reduced logistical burden and operational independence contribute significantly to its tactical deployment versatility.
The RBS 70 MSHORAD was offered to the market in 2022, with Sweden and Lithuania being the first nations to place orders in 2024.
Answer: True
The RBS 70 MSHORAD system was introduced to the market in 2022, with initial orders placed by Sweden and Lithuania in January and July 2024, respectively.
The Czech Republic placed an order for 24 vehicles equipped with the RBS-70 MSHORAD system in July 2025.
Answer: True
The Czech Republic's order for 24 RBS-70 MSHORAD-equipped vehicles was placed in July 2025, with a reported value of €170 million.
Iran reportedly utilized the RBS 70 system during the Iran-Iraq War against Iraqi aircraft.
Answer: True
Reports indicate Iran's deployment of the RBS 70 system during the Iran-Iraq War to engage Iraqi aerial targets.
During the first Gulf War, the Royal Australian Navy deployed RBS 70 units aboard the HMAS Sydney.
Answer: False
The Royal Australian Navy deployed RBS 70 units aboard the HMAS Success, not the HMAS Sydney, during preparations for the first Gulf War.
During a coup attempt in Venezuela on November 27, 1992, an RBS 70 system is credited with downing a rebel OV-10 Bronco aircraft.
Answer: True
An RBS 70 system deployed by the Venezuelan Army is reported to have shot down a rebel OV-10 Bronco aircraft during the coup attempt on November 27, 1992.
Australia plans to replace its RBS-70 systems with the Patriot missile system.
Answer: False
Australia intends to replace its RBS-70 systems with the NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System), not the Patriot missile system.
Sweden supplied RBS 70 systems to Ukraine in early 2023, concurrently providing the Giraffe 75 short-range radar.
Answer: True
Sweden's support to Ukraine in early 2023 included RBS 70 systems and the Giraffe 75 short-range radar.
The Ukrainian military has claimed the neutralization of Russian cruise missiles and Iranian-made loitering munitions utilizing the RBS 70 system.
Answer: True
Ukrainian forces have reported successful engagements of various threats, including cruise missiles, loitering munitions, aircraft, and drones, using the RBS 70 system.
In August 2023, a Ukrainian RBS 70 was reported to have shot down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet near Robotyne.
Answer: False
Reports indicate that in August 2023 near Robotyne, a Ukrainian RBS 70 system engaged a Russian Ka-52 helicopter, not a Su-25 fighter jet.
Australia's $100 million AUD aid package for Ukraine in April 2024 included RBS-70 systems, despite Australia's ongoing phase-out of the platform.
Answer: True
Australia's April 2024 aid package to Ukraine included RBS-70 systems, even as the Australian Defence Force was phasing them out of service.
The utilization of the RBS 70 in the Iran-Iraq War demonstrated its effectiveness against modern air power.
Answer: True
The employment of the RBS 70 during the Iran-Iraq War provided combat validation of its capabilities against contemporary air threats.
Which countries were the first to order the RBS 70 MSHORAD system after its market introduction in 2022?
Answer: Sweden and Lithuania
The RBS 70 MSHORAD was offered to the market in 2022, with Sweden and Lithuania being the first nations to place orders in January and July 2024, respectively.
What was the reported value of the Czech Republic's order for RBS-70 MSHORAD systems in July 2025?
Answer: €170 million
The Czech Republic's order for 24 RBS-70 MSHORAD-equipped vehicles was placed in July 2025, with a reported value of €170 million.
In which conflict was the RBS 70 system reportedly utilized by Iran against Iraqi aircraft?
Answer: The Iran-Iraq War
Iran reportedly employed the RBS 70 system during the Iran-Iraq War to engage Iraqi aerial targets.
How was the RBS 70 system deployed by the Royal Australian Navy in preparation for the first Gulf War?
Answer: Aboard the HMAS Success to provide air defense in the Persian Gulf.
In preparation for the first Gulf War, the Royal Australian Navy embarked two RBS 70 units and associated personnel aboard the HMAS Success to provide air defense capabilities in the Persian Gulf region.
What specific incident in Venezuela involved the RBS 70 system during a coup attempt?
Answer: The 1992 coup attempt
During the coup attempt on November 27, 1992, a Venezuelan Army RBS 70 SAM system is credited with shooting down a rebel OV-10 Bronco aircraft.
What system is Australia planning to use to replace its RBS-70 air defense systems?
Answer: NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System)
Australia plans to replace its RBS-70 systems with the NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System), with the replacement scheduled for the 2022–23 financial year.
When did Sweden supply RBS 70 systems to Ukraine, and what supplementary radar support was provided?
Answer: Beginning of 2023, with Giraffe 75 radar.
Sweden supplied RBS 70 systems to Ukraine at the beginning of 2023, concurrently providing the Giraffe 75 short-range radar to enhance the system's capabilities.
What categories of aerial threats has the Ukrainian military claimed to neutralize utilizing the RBS 70 system?
Answer: Cruise missiles, loitering munitions, aircraft, and drones.
The Ukrainian military has reported successful engagements of various threats, including cruise missiles, loitering munitions, aircraft, and drones, using the RBS 70 system.
What specific aerial victory was attributed to a Ukrainian RBS 70 in August 2023 near Robotyne?
Answer: A Russian Ka-52 helicopter
In August 2023, a Ukrainian RBS 70 was reported to have downed a Russian Ka-52 helicopter near Robotyne.
LM Ericsson was responsible for the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system for the RBS 70, while SATT supplied the radar.
Answer: False
The roles were reversed: LM Ericsson supplied the radar system, and SATT (Svenska Aktiebolaget Trådlös Telegrafi) was responsible for the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system.
The Robotsystem 90 (RBS 90) was a man-portable variant of the RBS 70 system.
Answer: False
The Robotsystem 90 (RBS 90) was a vehicle-mounted, all-weather variant of the RBS 70, not a man-portable version.
The primary difference between the RBS 70 and the Robotsystem 90 is the guidance system used.
Answer: False
The primary distinction lies in their platform: the RBS 70 is man-portable, while the Robotsystem 90 (RBS 90) was a vehicle-mounted variant.
The Giraffe radar is employed to detect and track targets for the RBS 70 system, thereby enhancing its operational capabilities.
Answer: True
Integration with radar systems like the Giraffe provides the RBS 70 with improved target acquisition and tracking, particularly in complex scenarios.
MANPADS refers to a Mobile Air Defense Platform System.
Answer: False
MANPADS stands for Man-Portable Air-Defense System, accurately describing systems like the RBS 70, rather than a Mobile Air Defense Platform System.
SHORAD is an acronym for Strategic High-Altitude Defense System.
Answer: False
SHORAD stands for Short-Range Air Defense. The RBS 70 is specifically designed for this role, engaging low-altitude threats within a limited area.
The Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system assists in distinguishing enemy aircraft from friendly forces.
Answer: True
IFF systems are crucial for positive identification of airborne assets, preventing fratricide and enhancing operational safety.
The term 'all-weather' for the Robotsystem 90 implies it cannot operate in adverse weather conditions.
Answer: False
The 'all-weather' designation indicates the Robotsystem 90 is designed for effective operation regardless of adverse meteorological conditions.
The 'Luftvärnsrobotbandvagn 701,' referenced in the 'See also' section, is identified as a type of missile.
Answer: False
The 'Luftvärnsrobotbandvagn 701' refers to a self-propelled, tracked vehicle variant that mounts the RBS 70 system, not a missile itself.
Which entities were contracted in 1972 to supply the radar and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems for the RBS 70?
Answer: LM Ericsson for radar, SATT for IFF.
LM Ericsson was contracted to supply the radar system, and Svenska Aktiebolaget Trådlös Telegrafi (SATT) was responsible for the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system, with these contracts awarded in 1972.
How is the Robotsystem 90 (RBS 90) described in relation to the RBS 70?
Answer: It is a vehicle-mounted, all-weather variant.
The Robotsystem 90 was a vehicle-mounted, all-weather variant of the RBS 70 system. It was in service from 1993 to 2004 and was later reactivated in 2017.
What is the implication of the 'all-weather' designation for the Robotsystem 90?
Answer: It is designed to operate effectively regardless of precipitation or fog.
An 'all-weather' capability signifies that the system is engineered to operate effectively irrespective of precipitation, fog, or other adverse meteorological conditions, thereby augmenting its operational readiness.
As of 2023, the unit cost for the RBS 70 system was approximately 3.3 million Euros.
Answer: True
The reported unit cost of 3.3 million Euros in 2023 reflects the system's advanced capabilities and ongoing development, positioning it as a high-value defense asset.
The unit cost of 3.3 million EUR in 2023 suggests the RBS 70 is an inexpensive, basic air defense system.
Answer: False
A unit cost of 3.3 million Euros indicates a sophisticated and high-value defense system, rather than an inexpensive or basic one.
Who is currently responsible for the production and development of the RBS 70 system?
Answer: Saab Bofors Dynamics
The RBS 70 system was originally designed and manufactured by the Swedish defense firm Bofors Defence. Since the year 2000, its ongoing production and development have been managed by Saab Bofors Dynamics.