Germany's new multi-purpose weapon

With three different detonation modes, the Wirkmittel 90 is considered to be a highly reliable and effective weapon in all combat situations, including in urban environments.

Wirkmittel 90 is a new generation shoulder-mount weapon that is used in infantry. Wkmkmittel 90, manufactured by German manufacturer Diesel Dynamit Nobel Defense GmbH (DND), was launched in early March.

The most striking feature is the incredible range of firearms (1200m), twice the range of the Panzerfaust 3-IT guns currently used in the German army and up to three fire modes. With a 90mm 3-mode bullet, the rifle allows effective combat against any type of building, such as bunkers, brick walls, solid houses and light armored vehicles.

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Three-mode combat mode of the Wirkmittel 90 gun: anti-trenches, fortifications; anti-vehicle and aerial explosives


By a switch, the gunner may be able to select explosive modes for the warheads: explode, or through the structure into the building, then explode, or explode on the target's surface.

With this 3-mode warhead, the Wirkmittel 90 is a reliable and highly efficient weapon for all modern combat situations. Wirkmittel 90 can also be shot from the inside so it is suitable for urban combat.

The gun is equipped with integrated fire control system of Zeiss Optronic or Rheinmetall Defense Electronics GmbH (all of Germany). Expected, this weapon appeared on the market in 4 years.

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Model gun ZeiWirkmittel 90 DND made


Dir developed the Wirkmittel 90 not as a complete replacement for specialized anti-tank weapons such as Panzerfaust and positioned it as a conventional, versatile and versatile weapon.

The 90mm Wirkmittel eliminates the technological gap between effective anti-tank missiles and long range missiles with cheaper short-range weapons such as the Panzerfaust 3.