PIAT

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PIAT
Specifications
Type	Rocket Launcher
Caliber
Feed System	Single Shot
Muzzle Velocity
Maximum Effective Range
Ammo

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 at 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.

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