M72 LAW - Wikipedia
WEBThe M72 LAW (light anti-tank weapon, also referred to as the light anti-armor weapon or LAW as well as LAWS: light anti-armor weapons system) is a portable one-shot 66 mm (2.6 in) unguided anti-tank weapon.
M72 LAW Rocket Fired Too Close To Wall - YouTube
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Zastava M72 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Zastava M72/M72A is a gas-operated, air-cooled, drum-fed, selective fire, shoulder-fired weapon with a bipod. It is a squad automatic weapon, like the Soviet RPK but has unique design features.
M72 LAW: The Vietnam-Era Anti-Tank Weapon That Continues to …
WEBJul 31, 2023 · The M72 fires a single 66 mm HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) rocket. It has a muzzle velocity of 480 feet per second, with a minimum range of 33 feet and a maximum of 3,300 feet. In terms of effectiveness, the weapon is best used within 220 yards against stationary targets and 180 when fired at one that’s moving.
M72 LAW - full review - specifications - military.news
WEBFiring can be done from various positions, including sitting, kneeling, and standing, making the M72 LAW a versatile tool for anti-tank defense on the battlefield. Overview. Specifications. The 66-mm M72 LAW rocket projectile represents the key features of the basic version of this weapon: The overall length is 635 mm, and the diameter is 76.2 mm.
M72 LAW: American Light Anti-Tank Weapon in Vietnam and …
WEBJul 4, 2023 · The M72 consists of a disposable launcher that fires an unguided 66mm solid-fuel rocket. The basic concept is essentially an arithmetic mean between the American bazooka and the German WWII-vintage Panzerfaust. S.Sgt. Glen Chaunley demonstrates the proper method for firing an M72 light anti-tank weapon during a training exercise.
WEBM72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW) (Continued) Description The M72 LAW’s warhead has excellent penetration ability and lethal after-armor effects. The extremely destructive, shaped-charge explosive...
Firing Positions for the M72 Series LAW - Army Education Benefits Blog
WEBNov 20, 2014 · The M72-series LAW can be fired from either shoulder by simply reversing the instructions. Though each weapon can be fired from all four of the basic firing positions, individual physique determines exact body and hand positions. Firing from a supported position naturally increases accuracy, which improves the odds for a first-round hit or kill.
Arsenal | M72 LAW: The Disposable Tank Killer - HistoryNet
WEBApr 13, 2018 · Depressing the firing mechanism shoots a 66mm fin-stabilized rocket projectile whose high-explosive antitank (HEAT) warhead can penetrate up to a foot of steel armor, two feet of steel reinforced concrete or six feet of soil. The rocket’s solid-fuel motor burns out completely within the barrel.
Operation and Function of the M72 Series LAW
WEBNov 20, 2014 · » Restore the M72 Series LAW to Carrying Configuration » Effects of the M136 AT4 and M72-series LAW on field fortifications or bunkers » Firing Positions for the M72 Series LAW