Image: M1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher (U.S. National Archive)
Year
June 1942 (M1) July 1943 (M1A1)
Weapon Type
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Origin & Designer
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Numbers Produced
490.000 (M
Crew
2 (Gunner & Loader)
Calibre
60mm (60x55) M6A1 Rocket
Elevation
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Traverse
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Cartridge Weight
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Round Weight
1.59 kg
Barrel Length
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Overall Length
1.371mm
Grenade Types
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Mount
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Combat Weight
8.16 kg
Operation
Recoiless
Cooling System
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Sights
Rear Aperture & Front Stud
Feed
Single Shot
Practical Rate of Fire
2 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire
5 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge
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Muzzle Velocity
105 m/s
Fuel Capacity
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Minimum Range
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Effective Range
80m
Maximum Range
640m
Armour Penetration
115mm
Bayonet
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Traction
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Variants
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Notes
The bazooka merged a recoilless rocket with the shaped charge thus resulting in a light man packed anti-tank weapon. The bazooka provided the U.S. Infantry with a close support weapon which had the capability to knock out not only AFVs but bunkers and pillboxes too, the main difference between the M1 & M1A1 was the grip stocks.