IMI M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) / SMAW-D

Shoulder-Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon

Israel | 1984

"The Israeli-originated M141 fills the role of bunker buster for the United States military where it is known as the SMAW-D."

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the IMI M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) / SMAW-D. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

1,640 ft
499.9 m | 546.7 yds
Max.Eff.Range

1
Rounds-Per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire

Physical
The physical qualities of the IMI M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) / SMAW-D. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

826 mm
32.52 in
O/A Length

826 mm
32.52 in
Barrel Length

15.70 lb
7.12 kg
Weight

Disposable Shoulder-Launched Assault Weapon
Action

83mm
Caliber(s)

1
Feed

Iron; Telescopic; Night Vision
Sights

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the IMI M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) / SMAW-D Shoulder-Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon family line.

M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) / SMAW-D - US Army Designation.

SMAW - US Marine Corps Designation.

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The M141 (SMAW-D) was developed for the United States Army to fill the role of "bunker buster", though the system itself has proven to be most multi-purpose in nature, particularly in urban the urban warfare setting. The system is used for the destruction of masonry, wood and earthen structures as well as a general light-armored vehicle-stopper. The system has proven useful in the demolition of network caves throughout the mountainous terrains of Afghanistan.

The launcher is of an extending tube type with built-in optics. The rocket features folding spring-loaded fins for in-flight stabilization. Target ranges are within a 15-to-500 meter range. The projectile warhead is high-explosive.

The US Army designates the system as M141 or SMAW-D while the US Marine Corps use the SMAW (Shoulder-launched Multi-purpose Assault Weapon). Warheads featured in the projectiles of the two weapon systems are the same.

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Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the IMI M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) / SMAW-D. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): Israeli Military Industries (IMI) - Israel / Talley Defense Systems - USA

[ Israel; Lebanon; Ukraine; United States ]

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Image of the IMI M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (BDM) / SMAW-D

A M141 SMAW-D on display

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An instructor and student prepare a M141 SMAW-D for firing

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A soldier takes careful aim with his M141 SMAW-D

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Line drawing diagrams of the M141 SMAW-D

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