| Year | February 1943 |
| Weapon Type | Infantry Anti-Tank Weapon |
| Origin & Designer | [@designer] |
| Numbers Produced | 115.000 |
| Crew | 2 (Gunner & Loader) |
| Calibre | Hollow Charge Projectile (89x380) |
| Elevation | [@elevation] |
| Traverse | [@gun_traverse] |
| Cartridge Weight | [@cartridge_weight] |
| Round Weight | 1.130g |
| Barrel Length | 254mm |
| Overall Length | 9.900mm |
| Grenade Types | [@grenade_types] |
| Mount | Mono-Pod |
| Combat Weight | 16.1 kg |
| Operation | Spring |
| Cooling System | [@cooling] |
| Sights | Aperture |
| Feed | Single Shot |
| Practical Rate of Fire | 1 r.p.m. |
| Maximum Rate of Fire | [@maximum_rate_of_fire] |
| Blank Cartridge | [@blank_cartridge] |
| Muzzle Velocity | 137 m/s |
| Fuel Capacity | [@fuel_capacity] |
| Minimum Range | [@minimum_range] |
| Effective Range | 100m |
| Maximum Range | 320m |
| Armour Penetration | 100mm @ 100m @ 30° |
| Bayonet | [@bayonet] |
| Traction | [@traction] |
| Variants | [@variants] |
| Notes | The PIAT was a crude but effective way of engaging enemy armour at short ranges. It fired a hollow charge bomb (HEAT) which could penetrate up to around 100mm of armoured plate at 100 metres. It was also used in the direct fire role against strong points and could lob a bomb over 300m against large targets like buildings. Being man portable the PIAT replaced the Boys and were issued in the same way at company level. |