Versions
- RBS-15 Mk. I
- Powered by a French Microturbo TRI-60 engine, with a thrust of 3.73 kN (380 khp/830 lbf). Range 70+ km
- RBS-15F
- An Mk. I adapted for air launch. Entered service in 1989.
- RBS-15 Mk. II
- Range 70+ km. Designed to be launched from a number of different platforms, such as land-based launchers, aircraft, and ships.
- RBS-15SF
- Mk. II version for Finland. Local designation MTO 85 (Meritorjuntaohjus 1985)
- RBS-15 Mk. III
- Range 200 km, with land attack capability. There is only a ship launched version. Production started in 2004. New Oval launch tubes instead of the old box type.
- RBS-15SF-3
- Both new Mk. IIIs and upgraded Mk. IIs, which have been upgraded to Mk. III standard. Finnish designation MTO 85M
- RBS-15 Mk. IV
- Currently being developed. Incorporates dual seekers, has a longer range and new missile link system. The radar signature has been reduced and its warhead can be changed depending on the mission. Future upgrades may include concept optimization for sea or land targets. The range of the Mk. IV would have to be significantly larger than others versions, over 1 000 km.
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