3.5-Inch M20 ANTI-TANK ROCKET LAUNCHER (BAZOOKA)

3.5-Inch M20 ANTI-TANK ROCKET LAUNCHER (BAZOOKA)
Image: M20 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher (U.S. National Archive)
YearAugust 1950
Weapon Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced[@numbers_produced]
Crew2 (Gunner & Loader)
Calibre89mm M28A2 Rocket
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight4.023 kg
Barrel Length[@barrel_length]
Overall Length1.524mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight6.5 kg
OperationRecoiless
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsOptical Reflector
FeedSingle Shot
Practical Rate of Fire2 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire6 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity102 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range110m
Maximum Range823m
Armour Penetration200mm
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe M20 could also be broken down into two parts for transport and it fired a larger 89mm round which was heavier than its predecessors, this came in handy when faced with North Korean T-34s. The M20 also saw action in the early phases of the Vietnam War, but was gradually replaced by the M67 recoilless rifle.