Anti-Tank Guns
M2 RCL CARL-GUSTAF 84mm ANTI-TANK GUN
DESCRIPTION
The M2 RCL CARL-GUSTAF 84mm anti-tank gun is a portable weapon for multiple uses, of Swedish origin. It is loaded from the rear, fired sideways and has no recoil, since the propulsion gases are released backwards.
The gun can be fired while standing, kneeling, sitting or from a prone position.
The gun’s main sighting instrument is a telescopic field glass, while the collapsible sighting instruments are auxiliary for the gun’s sighting.
FEATURES
Length
1,13 m
Weight
14,2 kg
Calibre
84 mm
Maximum range
2.100 m
Crew
3 individuals
FAGOT ANTI-TANK
DESCRIPTION
The FAGOT anti-tank gun is of Russian manufacture and origin. It is a second generation anti-tank gun. It is directed through a wire. It can be used in all weather conditions and is not affected by electronic countermeasures.
The missile’s direction is semi-automatic and the signalling of corrective orders for the flight is conducted through a bimetallic wire which uncoils behind the missile.
FEATURES
Length
90 cm
Weight
35 kg
Calibre
120 mm
Maximum range
4.000 m
Crew
3 individuals
KORNET-E ANTI-TANK GUN
DESCRIPTION
The KORNET-E anti-tank system is of Russian origin. It is a heavy anti-tank third generation gun, mounted on HUMMER vehicles.
It is designated for engagement with modern and developed tanks, which are protected by active armour and for assault against lightly armoured material and fortifications. Furthermore, it can hit air targets flying at low altitude, such as hovering helicopters.
The missile of the KORNET-E system, monitored and directed semi-automatically, provides the capability of executing a well-aimed shot with the first missile.
The system provides the capability for fire from prone and kneeling position, as well as from the inside of an individual combat trench.
FEATURES
Length
1,2 m
Weight
66 kg
Calibre
152 mm
Maximum range
5.500 m
Crew
MILAN ANTI-TANK GUN
DESCRIPTION
The MILAN anti-tank gun is a product of French-German collaboration. The missile’s system is manufactured by France and the launching system by Germany.
The MILAN is one of the second generation anti-tank guns, which means that it directs the projectile semi-automatically towards the target and the duty of the marksman is reduced to maintaining the cross-hairs of the sighting field glass on target, until the projectile hits.
FEATURES
Length
1,2 m
Weight
22,7 kg
Calibre
103-115 mm
Maximum range
2.000 m
Crew
3 individuals
TOW ANTI-TANK GUN
DESCRIPTION
The TOW anti-tank system is of American origin. It is a heavy anti-tank gun mounted on an Μ901 (ITV) vehicle.
It consists of a launcher, with monitoring and controlling capabilities from the projectile too, which is launched from the launch tube, monitored visually, directed through wires and placed inside a carrier.
It can be used under all weather conditions. It can also be used to hit fortified positions, bridges, pillboxes, fuel tanks and buildings.
FEATURES
Length
1,28 m
Weight
93 kg
Calibre
152 mm
Maximum range
3.750 m
Crew
3 individuals
Μ901 ARMOURED IMPROVED TOW VEHICLE (ITV)
DESCRIPTION
The M901 Improved Tow Vehicle is of American manufacture and origin. It is an armoured personnel carrier and an alternate version of the Μ113 APC.
It carries a TOW 2 anti-tank gun and a 7,62mm machine gun.
It accommodates a crew of 2 and 3 passengers for the operation of the TOW.