M72-LAW

The M72 LAW (Light Anti-Tank, called ALSO as Anti-Armor Weapon or Armor Weapon System is a 66 mm directed anti-tank weapon.) The solid rocket propulsion unit developed at Rohm and Haas new research lab was formed at Redstone Arsenal in 1959, the system was designed by Paul V. Choate, Charles B. Weeks, Frank A. Spinale, et al. in the Division of Hesse - East Norris Thermadore The production of weapons in East America in 1963, and was discontinued in 1983, is currently produced by nammo Raufoss AS in Norway.In early 1963, the M72 LAW was adopted by the US Army and the US Marine Corps as individual anti-tank infantrymen of their main weapons, replacing the M31 HEAT grenade rifle and the M20A1 "Super Bazooka" in the US Army. It was later adopted by the US Air Force to support in anti-emplacement / anti-armor wars in the tasks of the Defense Air Force.In the early 1980s, the M72 will be replaced by the Viper FGR - 17, but the program was canceled by Congress and the AT4 M136 was introduced in place. In that time period, the closest comparison is Swedish Pskott m / 68 (miniman) and SARPAC France.The M72 LAW in extended positionType Anti-tank rocket launcherPlace of Origin: United States of AmericaProduction historyDesigner: FA Spinale, CB Weeks and PV ChoateDesigned: Patent filed 1963Manufacturer: Norway: NAMMO (Raufoss, Norway)U.S .: NAMMO Talley (Mesa, Arizona)Turkey: under license by MKEKUnit cost: 670 € or $ 876.85 US (Converted)SpecificationsWeight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)Length: 24.8 in (unarmed)34.67 in (armed)Caliber: 66 mmMuzzle velocity: 145 m / s (475.7 ft / s)Effective range: 200 m (656.2 feet)Detonation mechanism point-initiated, base-detonated