M72 LAW
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| M72 LAW | |
| Type: | Rocket launcher |
|---|---|
| Country of origin: | United States |
| Designed: | 1963 |
| Used by: | United States |
| Number built: | |
| Specifications | |
| Weight: | 5.51 Ibs |
| Length: | 30.5 inches(unextended) 38.5 inches(extended) |
| Barrel length: | |
| Cartridge: | 66mm |
| Rate of fire: | 1 shot disposable |
| Muzzle velocity: | 145 m/s |
| Effective range: | 200 to 220 meters |
| Sights: | Iron |
The M72 Law is a disposable, single-shot anti tank rocket launcher that was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1962.[1]
Origins
The M72 Law rocket is rooted in a requirement established in 1956 by the U.S. Army for a "Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapon" that could be carried and fired by a single soldier.
