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: 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: A Lightweight, Single-Shot Anti-Tank Weapon - Spec …
WEBApr 2, 2023 · The Talley Defense Systems M72 LAW (Light Anti-armor Weapon System) is a disposable, single-shot anti-tank rocket weapon developed by the US Army in the late 1950s. This weapon is lightweight, easy to use, and intended to be issued to as many soldiers as necessary.
Talley 66 mm HEAT Rocket M72 LAW - designation-systems.net
WEBIn the mid-1980s, Talley began to develop the Improved LAW system, which comprised the M72A4, M72A5 and M72A6 rockets. Common features are a new rocket motor, which increases muzzle speed from 150 m/s (500 fps) to 200 m/s (650 fps), and improvements to the launcher for higher accurcy.
This Iconic Vietnam-Era Rocket Launcher Just Got A Major …
WEBMar 31, 2018 · Lightweight and reliable, the 66mm rocket system has a reputation for fantastic results. When Dirty Harry and Rambo are in the mood to make an explosive entrance, they lay down the LAW. Now,...
M-72 Light Anti-tank Weapon (LAW) - Federation of American …
WEBThe M72-series LAW is a lightweight, self-contained, antiarmor weapon consisting of a rocket packed in a launcher. It is man-portable, may be fired from either shoulder, and is issued as a round of ammunition. It requires little from the user--only a visual inspection and some operator maintenance.
M72 Light Anti-Armor Weapon - LAW - Military.com
WEBThe improved M72 LAW is derived from the basic 66mm man-portable, lightweight, direct fire predecessor. The enhanced launcher is a telescoping structure with rifle sights and rubber bumpers ...
M72 LAW (Light Anti-armor Weapon) - Military Factory
WEBMay 17, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M72 LAW (Light Anti-armor Weapon) Disposable Anti-Tank (AT) Rocket Launcher including pictures.
M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon System (LAW) - inetres.com
WEBFeb 14, 2008 · The M72-series light anti-tank weapon (LAW) is a lightweight, self-contained, anti-armor weapon consisting of a rocket packed in a launcher. It is man-portable, may be fired from either shoulder, and is issued as a round of ammunition.
Marines are getting a lethal upgrade to their iconic Vietnam-era rocket …
WEBAug 4, 2020 · According to MARCORSYSCOM, the new M72 system “enables Marines to fire several shots per day from inside a room,” a tremendous boon for marines operating from, say, a secure bunker downrange.