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PIAT

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The Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank (PIAT) was a spigot mortar developed by the British in 1941 as a replacement for the obsolete Boys anti-tank rifle, and issued to field units in 1943. While difficult to use, the weapon was capable of throwing a two-and-a-half pound bomb with a HEAT warhead anything up to 330 yards. The weapon used a large coil spring for it's launching mechanism.

Specifications

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Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank (PIAT)
  • Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank
  • Length: 39 inches
  • Weight: 31.70 pounds
  • Muzzle Velocity: 450 feet per second
  • Effective range: 109 yards on Armor
  • Maximum range: 328.08 yards


The PIAT appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:

Film

Title Actor Character Notation Date
A Bridge Too Far British Paratroopers 1977
Paper Tiger David Niven Mr Bradbury 1975
The Longest Day French Commandos 1962


Video Games

Title Referred As Mods Release Date
Silent Storm 2003