Image: M9A1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher (U.S. Army Signal Corps)
Year
June 1943 (M9) September 1944 (M9A1)
Weapon Type
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Origin & Designer
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Numbers Produced
490.000 (M
Crew
2 (Gunner & Loader)
Calibre
60mm (60x55) M6A3C 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
1.549mm
Grenade Types
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Mount
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Combat Weight
7.16 kg
Operation
Recoiless
Cooling System
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Sights
Optical Reflector
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
110m
Maximum Range
640m
Armour Penetration
115mm
Bayonet
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Traction
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Variants
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Notes
This was a much lighter version of the Bazooka, with the capability to broken down into two parts. It also had improved sights and metal shoulder piece. The M9A1 differed only by the battery ignition being replaced by trigger operated magneto.