RBS 70 Rayrider

The Swedish RBS 70 Rayrider uses laser-beam semi-automatic-command-to-line-of-sight (SACLOS) guidance. Laser guidance is highly resistant to electronic attack, increasing the hit probability. In addition to the ground mount, vehicle and ship-launch mounts have been developed.

The RBS 70 system is similar in appearance to the French Mistral. To improve performance, both systems have abandoned the shoulder-fired SAM and created a tripod firing stand on which the missile...