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Armbrust

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Armbrust
Quick Overview
Origin
Production
1980 - 1990
Caliber
Overview

The Armbrust is a German 67mm disposable single-shot anti-tank recoilless weapon with a unique countermass system that eliminates backblast, making it safe to fire from enclosed spaces. This was achieved by balancing the projectile with a countermass of shredded plastic that was ejected from the rear of the tube and stopped almost instantly by air resistance, while the warhead continued toward the target. The weapon was lightweight at 6.3 kg, capable of penetrating 300 mm of rolled homogeneous armor, and produced minimal firing signature, making it ideal for urban combat and special operations use. The Armbrust was widely exported and used by numerous special forces units worldwide.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
850 mm (33.5 in)
Barrel Length
850 mm (33.5 in)
Weight
6.3 kg (13.9 lb) loaded
Mechanical
Action Type
Recoilless with countermass piston
Trigger Type
Pistol grip trigger
Sights Type
Folding aperture sight, optional telescopic sight
Magazine Capacity
Single-use, disposable
Additional Information
backblast
None (countermass system)
action Type
Recoilless with countermass, single-shot
effective Range
300 m (moving target)
warhead Diameter
67 mm
armor Penetration
300 mm RHA

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