M72 LAW
12/07/2013 15:42
The M72 LAW in extended position | |
Type | Anti-tank rocket launcher |
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Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | FA Spinale, CB Weeks and PV Choate |
Designed | Patent filed 1963 |
Manufacturer | Norway: NAMMO (Raufoss, Norway) USA: NAMMO Talley (Mesa, Arizona) Turkey: under license by MKEK |
Unit cost | 670 € or $876.85 US (Converted) |
Specifications | |
Weight | 2.5 kg |
Length | • 24.8 In (unarmed) • 34.67 In (armed) |
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Caliber | 66 mm |
Muzzle velocity | 145 m/s |
Effective range | 200m |
Detonation mechanism |
point-initiated, base-detonated |