anti-tank rocket launcher
Report a Mistake- Object Number 20020045-279
- Event --
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Line Material Co
- Date Made 1950-1960
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - United States of America
- Category Tools and equipment for science and technology
- Sub-category Armament, firearm
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1950/01/01
- Latest 1960/12/31
- Brand Name / Model M20B1
- Inscription Base of tupe US Ordnance mark 'SJS LAUNCHER ROCKET 3.5 INCH M20B1 SERIAL 117154 LINE MATERIAL CO. DIV. OF McGRAW ELEC. CO.'
- Materials Metal
- Branch Infantry Branch
- Service Component United States Army
- Measurements Height 33.5 cm, Length 154.9 cm, Width 22.0 cm
- Caption Anti-Tank Rockets
- Additional Information Anti-tank weapons that could be carried by one or two soldiers gave infantry a fighting chance against tanks. The M20 'Super Bazooka' was very effective at short range, whether against armoured targets or fortifications.