PIAT

PIAT
Specifications
Type	Spigot mortar
Caliber	83 mm (3.3 in)
Feed System	Single Shot
Muzzle Velocity	250 ft/s (76 m/s)
Maximum Effective Range	115 yd (105 m)
Ammo	Service Bomb - "Bomb, HE/AT

History

The PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank), began development as soon as it became apparent the Boy’s antitank rifle was no longer up to the task of taking on German armour. The PIAT utilises a spigot mortar system to launch a 2.5 pound (1.1kg) shaped charge. The PIAT had an effective range of 100m in a direct fire anti-tank role and could also be used as indirect fire weapon up to ranges of 320m.

The PIAT was introduced was introduced into the British Armed forces in 1943 making its combat debut during Operation Husky. The weapon had several advantages. Its Spigot system means that it produced no back-blast unlike the American Bazooka. Therefore it didn’t give away the users position, pose a risk to friendly troops and could it be used in confided spaces. However it was heavy and bulky.

The PAIT served with the British Armed forces for the rest of the war and on into the early 1950s before being replaced.

Game Play

The PIAT is available in game from tier 3. It can kill all axis armour in game, some very easily and others need to be hit in just the right place. Be aware that you can’t sprint with a loaded PIAT so it advised not to load it until you are in position. Nor with a loaded PIAT can you switch to your side arm to defend yourself from enemy infantry.

The PIAT unlike the Bazooka and the Panzersherk, cannot be fired from a standing position. You have to be crouched or prone to fire it. Aiming the PIAT can quite tricky compared to the Bazooka and if you get it wrong you can get deflection shots off the armour, meaning you have wasted a shot and very likely given away your position.

See Also

Infantry Weapons of Battleground Europe American Weapons Boys Anti-Tank Rifle ·Browning M1919A6 . BAR · M1903 Springfield · M1 Garand ·M1 carbine ·M1A1 Thompson · M3A1 Grease Gun · Mk 2 Fragmentation_Grenade · M8 Smoke Grenade · LG 50 mm mortar · M1911 Colt · M9 Bazooka British Weapons Boys Anti-Tank Rifle · Bren Mk II LMG · Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I · M1928 Thompson · sten Mk II · No.36 Mills Bomb · No.77 Smoke Grenade · 2 inch mortar · Webley Pistol · PIAT French Weapons Boys Anti-Tank Rifle · FM 1924/29 LMG · Fusil MAS mle 1936 · Fusil MAS mle 1940 · Fusil mle 1886 M93 "Lebel · MAS.38 · Grenade à main offensive modèle 1915 · Grenade fumigène · LG 50 mm mortar · Pistolet mle 1935S · M9 Bazooka German Weapons Panzerbüchse 39 · MG-34 · Karabiner 98k· Gewehr 43 · Gewehr 41 · FG42 · STG44 · MP-40 · MP34 · Stielhandgranate 24 · Nebelhandgranate 39 · Granatwerfer 36 · Luger P08 · Panzerschreck 54 Italian Weapons Beretta Model 38 · Carcano Modello 1891 Universal Weapons Ammo Resupply Pack · Combat Knife · Satchel Charge