106-mm M40 recoilless rifle
Country of Origin: USA
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description
The U.S.-built M40 106-mm recoilless rifle is an anti-tank weapon that is much lighter than a standard gun of its caliber but fires a heavier shell.
The gunner uses a 12.7-mm (0.50-cal) spotting rifle mounted along the axis of the 106-mm barrel to determine the necessary elevation for the main gun.
The M40 fires high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) and HE practice rounds.
status
In service.
Initial operational capability (IOC) was reached in 1953. The weapon is no longer in production. The...
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