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To: ChadGore
The M136 AT4 is the Army's primary light anti-tank weapon. The M136 AT4 is a recoilless rifle used primarily by Infantry Forces for engagement and defeat of light armor. The recoilless rifle design permits accurate delivery of an 84mm High Explosive Anti-Armor warhead, with negligible recoil. The M136 AT4 is a lightweight, self-contained, antiarmor weapon consisting of a free-flight, fin-stabilized, rocket-type cartridge packed in an expendable, one-piece, fiberglass-wrapped tube. The M136 AT4 is man-portable and is fired from the right shoulder only. The launcher is watertight for ease of transportation and storage. Unlike the M72-series LAW, the M136 AT4 launcher need not be extended before firing. Though the M136 AT4 can be employed in limited visibility, the firer must be able to see and identify the target and estimate the range to it. Subsequent to the initial fielding of the weapon, a reusable night sight bracket was developed and fielded. It permits utilization of standard night vision equipment. The system's tactical engagement range is 250 meters and has been used in multiple combat situations. The round of ammunition is self-contained in a disposable launch tube. The system weighs 15 pounds and can be utilized effectively with minimal training.
74 posted on 11/10/2004 6:43:56 AM PST by gortklattu (check out thotline dot com)
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To: gortklattu

The source for the above:
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/at4.htm

Sorry...


75 posted on 11/10/2004 6:46:09 AM PST by gortklattu (check out thotline dot com)
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To: gortklattu

Can you imagine the idiot terrorist seeing *this thing* coming right at him ?
77 posted on 11/10/2004 6:47:09 AM PST by ChadGore (59,459,765 Bush fans can't be wrong.)
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