12/6/2023 0 Comments Modern day anti tank gunsSoldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, conduct a Tube-Launched, Optically Tracked, Wireless-Guided missile range during Exercise Apollo Validation in the Wainwright training area in March 2022. Its penetration and range are highly limited unless used at very close range such as an ambush or in urban warfare, which would severely reduce the survivability of the grenadier.įurthermore, the M72 LAW’s low projectile speed means that it could be prone to interception by active protection systems such as the GL5, currently mounted on the Chinese VT4 MBTs. The M72 LAW, a light RPG launcher, is not meant to be used against any armoured vehicle with protection more than a Russian BMD. Though these three types of weaponry all possess some degree of anti-tank capabilities, their effectiveness varies wildly. The Carl Gustaf M2 recoilless rifles are mainly used by Reservists, while the M3 rifles, with lighter weight and strengthened structure, are used by the Regular units. Three types of portable anti-tank weapons are currently in service with the Army: The Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle, M72 LAW rocket propelled grenade (RPG) launcher, and the BGM-71 TOW wire guided missile. Hence, sufficient capabilities in this regard are required for all infantry units of the Army. It would be detrimental for an infantry unit to face enemy main battle tanks (MBT) without the right weapons. However, due to a change in NATO doctrine emphasizing air- and armour-based anti-tank capabilities and federal budgetary issues, training and procurement of infantry-based anti-tank capabilities have fallen behind, especially for Reservists. The Canadian Army is no stranger to these weapons, as they have long been used. The large variety of such weapons can be divided into two categories: Rockets and missiles. Recent combat experiences in Ukraine have shown that portable anti-tank weaponry gives infantry a chance to fight against armoured targets, which are immune to rifles and grenades.
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