Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “A History of U.S. Recoilless Rifles: Applied Physics in War” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/history-of-recoilless-rifles/.
A History of U.S. Recoilless Rifles: Applied Physics in War
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Talyn
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The author didn't mention the Carl Gustav 84mm that's been used, and still used, in various models by the US for decades.
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Carl Gustaf 8.4 cm recoilless rifle - Wikipedia
Carl-Gustaf system is a weapon system that is a recoilless and also a multi-purpose weapon system
The Carl-Gustaf® system is an unparalleled and supremely successful solution to the challenges faced by ground forces. The man-portable, multi-role weapon system allows dismounted soldiers to deal with multiple challenges on the modern battlefield.
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HayesGreener
Ronin
In about 1971 I attended a heavy weapons instructor course in RVN including the 90mm recoilless. The USAF air base defense concept was to use the 90 to neutralize VC if they took one of our bunkers. We only got to fire one round though, due to shortage and cost of rounds. I felt the thing was just as dangerous at the back end as in front. I preferred the LAW as it was easier to deploy.
KillerFord1977
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My father used on Ontos in the Marines circa late ‘50s-early ‘60s
WellArmed
Master Class
The author didn't mention the Carl Gustav 84mm that's been used, and still used, in various models by the US for decades.
Carl Gustaf 8.4 cm recoilless rifle - Wikipedia
Carl-Gustaf system is a weapon system that is a recoilless and also a multi-purpose weapon system
The Carl-Gustaf® system is an unparalleled and supremely successful solution to the challenges faced by ground forces. The man-portable, multi-role weapon system allows dismounted soldiers to deal with multiple challenges on the modern battlefield.