GRANATBÜCHSE 39

GRANATBÜCHSE 39
Image: Granatbüchse 39
YearNovember 1941
Weapon TypeGrenade Launcher
Origin & DesignerGermany/Werke
Numbers Produced28.607
Crew[@crew]
Calibre[@calibre]
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight[@round_weight]
Barrel Length590mm
Overall Length1.232
Grenade TypesG.Pzgr.61: (HEAT) 0.52 kg. G.Sprg.30/1: (HE) 0.255 kg.
MountBi-Pod
Combat Weight10.43 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Grid & Rear Notch
FeedSingle Shot
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire6 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity45 m/s
Fuel Capacity7.92mm
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range100m
Maximum Range150m
Armour Penetration(G.Pzgr.61) 128mm @ 100m @ 30°
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Granatbüchse 39 is a light grenade rifle which could be used to fire light anti-tank and small HE grenades. It was similar to the PzB 39 anti-tank rifle but had a shorter barrel. The grenades were muzzle loaded into a cup discharger.