2.36-Inch M9 & M9A1 ANTI-TANK ROCKET LAUNCHER (BAZOOKA)

2.36-Inch M9 & M9A1 ANTI-TANK ROCKET LAUNCHER (BAZOOKA)
Image: M9A1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher (U.S. Army Signal Corps)
YearJune 1943 (M9) September 1944 (M9A1)
Weapon Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced490.000 (M
Crew2 (Gunner & Loader)
Calibre60mm (60x55) M6A3C Rocket
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight1.59 kg
Barrel Length[@barrel_length]
Overall Length1.549mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight7.16 kg
OperationRecoiless
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsOptical Reflector
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 Range110m
Maximum Range640m
Armour Penetration115mm
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThis 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.