Monthly Archives: April 2011

Type 61 Main Battle Tank

The Type 61 main battle tank was the first tank produced by Japan after Word War II. After the Second World War ended, Japan was only allowed to use its armed forces for self defense, so the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) was established. At first, the JSDF used American military equipment, including M24 Chaffee light tanks,
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Yugoslavia – M65 105mm Recoilless Gun

The M65 105mm recoilless gun was developed in Yugoslavia during the Cold War. It is still in use in Serbia. It weighs 617 pounds (280kg) when in firing position, is 14.93 feet (4.55 meters) long, and is either towed or mounted on a light vehicle. The M65 105mm recoilless gun can fire both HEAT and HE rounds.
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Yugoslavia – M60 Recoilless Gun

The M60 recoilless gun entered service in Yugoslavia in the 1960s.

This 3.23 inch (82mm) caliber anti-tank weapon is 7.22 feet (2.2m) long and weighs 269 pounds (122kg).

The M60 is mounted on and fired from a two wheeled carriage.

It is usually towed behind a light vehicle.

The M60 recoilless gun is operated by

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Yugoslavia – M57 Anti-Tank Launcher

The M57 anti-tank launcher is a 1.73 inch (44mm) caliber reusable shoulder-fired rocket launcher that was developed in Yugoslavia in the 1950s.

It was based on the Panzerfaust, which was used by Germany during World War II.

The M57 anti-tank launcher is small enough to be deployable from helicopters and armored personnel carriers. The launcher

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United States – M40A2 Recoilless Rifle

The M40A2 recoilless rifle is a variant of the 106mm M40 recoilless rifle.

It is a light weapon, weighing 485lbs (220kg) and having an overall length of 133.86inches (3.4m).

The M40A2 recoilless rifle was used by US Marines during the Vietnam War, as its small size meant that it could be carried over rough terrain when

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United States – M20 3.5 Inch Rocket Launcher

The M20 3.5 inch rocket launcher, also known as the Super Bazooka, was used by the United States Army during the Korean War and at the beginning of the Vietnam War.  It was phased out of service during the Vietnam War when it became obvious that this anti-tank weapon could not cope with newer AFVs.  The

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Type 69 Main Battle Tank

China's Type 69 main battle tank is based on the Type 59 main battle tank, which is itself based on the Soviet Union's T-54. The Type 69 main battle tank has been exported to other countries in Asia and Africa. It was used during the 1990/1991 and 2003 Gulf Wars. Although development of the type 69 MBT tank
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Type 62 Light Tank

China's Type 62 light tank was based on the Type 59 main battle tank. The Type 62 light tank was designed to be lighter than the Type 59 MBT, so that the Type 62 would be easier to operate in the rugged terrain that exists in southern China. NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation) began developing the Type
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Stridsvagn 103 Main Battle Tank

Sweden's Stridsvagn 103 main battle tank, also known as the S-tank, is a turretless tank. It is more of a defensive than an offensive weapon, and it was designed to help Sweden maintain its neutrality after World War II by defending against invasion. Bofors began developing the Stridsvagn 103 MBT in 1958. The first two prototypes
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AMX-30 Main Battle Tank

The AMX-30 main battle tank entered service in France the 1960s and has been exported to many different countries since then.  While It  is no longer being produced, it remains in service in France and elsewhere. In 1957, France and Germany embarked on a joint project to create a European tank, known as the Europa Panzer,
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United States – M47 Dragon Anti-Tank Guided Missile

The M47 Dragon anti-tank guided missile is a disposable shoulder-fired SACLOS-guided anti-tank missile.

It was designed to be used by infantry.

One man can operate the M47 Dragon.

The complete system, which includes a launch tube with an extendible bipod on the front, weighs 49.6lbs (22.5kg).

With SACLOS guidance, the Dragon can engage targets out

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