| Accession Number | RELAWM40992.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Rocket launcher |
| Place made | Sweden |
| Date made | c 1965 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Carl Gustav L14A1 Anti-Armour Weapon firing pin, spring and front half of bolt
Description
Carl Gustav L14A1 Anti-Armour Weapon firing pin, spring and front half of bolt
History / Summary
Medium range anti armour weapon (MRAAW)"Carl Gustav" of the type used by Australian Army during the Vietnam War. It can fire a variety of ammunition including HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank), HE (High Explosive), Illuminating and Smoke rounds. A very accurate weapon and has an effective range of 450m with HEAT rounds to 2300m with illumination ammunition. It fires a spin stabilized round which can defeat armour of 400mm (15.74 inches) at 450m. Served by two personnel, and can be fired from the shoulder or prone.