When mounted on its tripod, the Folgore was fitted with the full electro-optical sighting device, allowing the operator to receive target specifics quickly. When set upon its bipod or shoulder fired, a less complex, lighter-weight optics set was used.
The Folgore relied on a special 80mm projectile with a three-second "boost" capability brought about by a propellant charge included as part of the projectile's design. The propellant ignited after the rocket had cleared the launch tube and provided a sudden increase in velocity which aided in accuracy by reducing the time the projectile spent in the air from launch tube to target. The projectiles also included spring-loaded fins for basic spin and stabilization during flight and its base was perforated to allow the necessary propellant gasses to escape.
The primary projectile in play was a basic HEAT (High-Explosive, Anti-Tank) round which provided accurate and penetrating fire against both armored vehicles (up to 450mm thickness) and fortified structures. In this way, crews could engage both enemy tanks and dug-in enemy troops protected by a bunker-type structure (many anti-tank weapons have evolved in this fashion - becoming "bunker-busters" when necessary).
Beyond its use with the Italian Army, the Folgore has been used by Kurd forces in northern Iraq. While the 80mm projectile has lost much of its potency against modern Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), it remains a capable bunker-defeating munition system.
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