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Panzerschreck (Raketenpanzerbuchse)

The Panzerschreck system was based on research garnered from studying the American M1 Bazooka and proved equally effective.
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The Raketenpanzerbuchse (or commonly known as the Panzerschreck meaning "tank terror" because of the destructive results it produced or may also be known as Ofenrohr meaning "oven chimney" because of it's shape) was an anti-tank system utilized by the German Army during World War 2. The system was designed from research garnered form American M1 Bazooka specimens captured from fighting in North Africa. The RPzB system went on to find considerable success in knocking out enemy armor and was a highly feared weapon of the Third Reich.

The Raketenpanzerbuchse appeared in an initial form as the RPzB 43, firing an 8.8cm rocket projectile (larger than the American Bazooka rocket). The system was of a most primitive design featuring opened ends and requiring the firer to wear protective measures. The RPzB 43 was followed by a more refined production model in the RPzB 54 in which a blast shield was finally added. With increased range, a refined projectile and a shortened overall length, the RPzB 54/I appeared as the final form of the Panzerschreck.

Panzerschreck systems operated through the length of the war since appearing around 1943. The system, like it's Allied counterparts, was typically operated with a firer, both of which accompanied tank crews for protection. The ferocity and effectiveness of the system forced Allied tank crews to come up with rudimentary ways of fending off the high-level effects of the projectile.

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  Specifications for the Panzerschreck (Raketenpanzerbuchse)
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Action: Electrical Ignition; Reusable Tube; Fin Stabilized Grenade
Cartridge: 88mm
Feed System: 1
Cyclic Rate-of-Fire: 1 rds/min
Effective Range: 492ft (150m; 164yds)
Sights: Fixed

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Overall Length: 1,640mm (64.57in)
Barrel Length: 1,640mm (64.57in)
Empty Weight: 11kg (24.25lbs)


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1943
Designation: Panzerschreck (Raketenpanzerbuchse)
Classification Type: Resuable, Man-Portable Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Manufacturer: Various - Germany

Country of Origin: Nazi Germany

Operators: Nazi Germany; Finland


  Variants
RPzB 43 - Initial Production Variant based on research of the M1 Bazooka; firer required special clothing for protection.

RPzB 54 - Blast Shield Implemented

RPzB 54/1 - Shortened Firing Tube; increased range; refined projectile warhead.

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