LAW 80

LAW 80, sometimes referred to as the LAW 94 in British service (though this designation is less common and technically refers to an improved variant), is a man-portable, single-shot, 94mm unguided anti-tank weapon developed by Hunting Engineering (now part of MBDA UK) and deployed by the British Army and other armed forces. "LAW" stands for Light Anti-tank Weapon. It was designed to replace the earlier 66mm M72 LAW in British service, offering improved penetration and range.

The LAW 80 is a disposable weapon, meaning the entire launcher is discarded after firing. The launcher is made of fibreglass and features a pre-loaded high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead. The weapon is designed for use against heavily armored vehicles and other hardened targets.

Key features of the LAW 80 include its single-shot nature, its ease of use, and its relatively lightweight design, making it suitable for infantry use in the field. The weapon is deployed in a sealed container and is ready to fire with minimal preparation. It incorporates a spotting rifle with tracer ammunition, designed to allow the operator to accurately gauge range and trajectory before firing the main rocket. This enhances the first-round hit probability.

The spotting rifle, also chambered in 9mm, fires a tracer bullet that mimics the trajectory of the main HEAT rocket. This allows the gunner to make corrections to their aim before launching the more expensive and powerful main weapon.

The LAW 80 was in service with the British Army from the late 1980s until it was superseded by the Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) in the 2000s. While no longer a primary anti-tank weapon in British service, LAW 80 stocks may remain in use or storage in some countries.