Carl-Gustaf M4 Multi-Role Weapon System, Sweden

Carl-Gustaf M4 (CGM4) known in the U.S. as M3A1 MAAWS is a man-portable, shoulder-launched weapon system designed and developed by FFV Ordnance, part of defence and security company Saab Bofors Dynamics, a Swedish defense giant to meet a wide range of modern combat needs of infantry forces. The next-generation multi-role weapon system can be deployed in anti-insurgency / peacekeeping missions and traditional force-on-force conflicts in urban or complex combat environmental conditions.
It is used to destroy armoured tanks with add-on armour protection, to neutralise landing craft and bunkers and to clear obstacles. It is also used to engage enemies in buildings. 
This weapon can be used to destroy a wide range of targets at distance of up to 1 000 m. Various versions of Carl Gustaf recoilless rifles have been in service since 1946. All previous versions are combat proven were used in various wars, including recent military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Libyan and Syrian civil wars.
The artillery system was launched at the 2014 Association of the US Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exposition held in Washington DC. It is known as M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) in the US.
The Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system is an advanced derivative of Carl-Gustaf M3 multipurpose, shoulder-fired recoilless weapon.
Saab a conducted live fire demonstration of the Carl-Gustaf M4 artillery system at its Bofors Test Center in Karlskoga, Sweden, in September 2014. The system performed a comprehensive series of successful firings against fixed and moving targets during the ground combat systems demonstration.
The CGM4 features lightweight, flexible design incorporating titanium-made components and improved carbon fibre wrapping. The recoilless rifle offers enhanced agility and tactical flexibility allowing military forces to engage multiple tactical targets.
It has a length of less than 1,000mm and weighs less than 7kg, making it easy to carry. A crew of two, including a gunner and a loader, can operate the system.
The weapon system features improved ergonomics and is equipped with an adjustable shoulder rest and front grip. It is also fitted with an integrated shot counter for enhanced logistics and maintenance, and is provided with dual mode safety features.
This recoilless rifle can be fitted with intelligent sighting systems such as optical 3x magnification sight, laser rangefinder and image intensification system apart from original iron sights. Also, the new system is developed to shoot at night with the help of a tracer round.
According to SAAB Bofors Dynamics the Carl Gustaf M4 has five major improvements over its predecessor. These include compatibility with intelligent sights, an adjustable shoulder rest for better ergonomics, reduced weight, faster reload and integrated shot counter for improved logistics and maintenance.
The Carl Gustaf M4 is a very versatile weapon. This recoilless rifle can fire a wide range of 84 mm munitions, such as high-explosive anti-tank rounds, anti-structure rounds, multi-role rounds, high-explosive anti-personnel rounds, smoke rounds, illumination rounds and other. It is compatible with ammunition of the previous M2 and M3 models. This wide range of munitions makes the weapon effective in support role.
A standard HEAT round penetrates 400 mm of rolled homogenous armor. Round with a tandem HEAT warhead penetrates up to 500 mm of rolled homogenous armor behind explosive reactive armor.

This weapon weighs less than 7 kg and is less than 1 000 mm long. This recoilless rifle is highly reliable and has a lifespan of 1 000 rounds. The length of the M4 was reduced in order to suit urban terrain. The weapon also has a reduced weight due to the use of lighter components such as carbon fiber and titanium liner.
The Carl Gustaf M4 has a hinged breech feeding system. This weapon is normally operated by a crew of two, including gunner and loader. Rate of fire is around 6 rounds per minute. However, if required, it may be also used by a single operator.
The previous version, the Carl Gustaf M3, is used by United States Army's Special Operations Command. The M3 is used by many countries such as Australia, Brazil, United States, Canada, India, Pakistan, Germany, Israel and many more.

Type
Multi-role weapon system
Manufacturer
Saab
Introduction
2014
Predecessor
Carl-Gustaf M3
Caliber
84-mm
Cartridge
84x246 mm R
Cartridge weight
3.1 - 4 kg
Weight (empty)
less than 7 kg
Length
less than 1 000 mm
Muzzle velocity
230 - 255 m/s
Rate of fire
up to 6 rpm
Sighting range
?
Sights
Open (iron) sights; optical 3×; laser rangefinder; image intensification system
Range of effective fire (against tanks)
up to 400 m
Range of effective fire (against buildings and stationary targets)
700 - 1 000 m
Armor penetration
400 - 500 mm