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Panzerschreck
German anti-tank rocket launcher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Panzerschreck (also known as a Raketenpanzerbüchse, abbreviated to RPzB) is an infantry weapon made by Nazi Germany. They fired an 88 mm calibre anti-tank rocket. Unlike the Panzerfaust, they were reusuable.
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Panzerschreck | |
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![]() The improved Raketenpanzerbüchse 54 with blast shield. | |
Type | Anti-tank rocket launcher |
Place of origin | ![]() |
Service history | |
In service | 1943–1945 |
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Production history | |
No. built | 289,151 |
Variants | RPzB 43, RPzB 54, RPzB 54/1 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 11 kg empty (RPzB 54) |
Length | 164 cm |
Caliber | 88 mm |
Muzzle velocity | 110m/s (360 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 150 m (RPzB 54) |
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