| Place | Middle East: Iraq, Baghdad |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34155 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery |
| Physical description | Galvanised steel, Rubber |
| Location | Main Bld: Peacekeeping & Recent Conflicts Gallery |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Iraq |
| Date made | c 2005 |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Improvised Rocket launcher : Iraq
Description
The missile launching tube is made from a galvanised steel tube measuring 94.5 centimeters in length and an internal diameter of 12.5 centimeters. The launcher has three rubber wheels from a wheel barrow that supports the square metal frame. The launcher is manually positioned before firing using a raised handlebar. Elevation is adjusted using a car jack which has a horizontal threaded screw that is used for elevation and depression.
History / Summary
This improvised rocket launcher was captured by an Australian Army security detachment while on patrol in Baghdad in 2005.