2.36-Inch M1 & M1A1 ANTI-TANK ROCKET LAUNCHER (BAZOOKA)

2.36-Inch M1 & M1A1 ANTI-TANK ROCKET LAUNCHER (BAZOOKA)
Image: M1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher (U.S. National Archive)
YearJune 1942 (M1) July 1943 (M1A1)
Weapon Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced490.000 (M
Crew2 (Gunner & Loader)
Calibre60mm (60x55) M6A1 Rocket
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight1.59 kg
Barrel Length[@barrel_length]
Overall Length1.371mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight8.16 kg
OperationRecoiless
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsRear Aperture & Front Stud
FeedSingle Shot
Practical Rate of Fire2 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire5 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity105 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range80m
Maximum Range640m
Armour Penetration115mm
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 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.