RAKETENWERFER 43 (PUPPCHEN)

RAKETENWERFER 43 (PUPPCHEN)
Image: Captured Werfer 43(U.S. Signal Corps)
Year1943
Weapon TypeRecoilless Anti-Tank Weapon
Origin & DesignerGermany/WASAG
Numbers Produced3000
Crew4
Calibre88mm
Elevation-18° to +15°
Traverse30°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight3.25 kg
Barrel Length1.640mm
Overall Length2.87m
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountFixed Trai
Combat WeightIn Traction: 146 kg In Action: 100 kg
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire10 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity110 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range700m
Armour Penetration160mm @ 250m
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Raketenwerfer 43 (Puppchen) was a light rocket launcher mainly used by the Infantry, it gave the troops a light anti-tank weapon that could knock out any AFV used in WW2.