IMI B-300

Reusable Anti-Tank (AT) Rocket System

Israel | 1980

"The Israeli-originated B-300 maintains an inherent advantage in requiring only a single user to operate the weapon."

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A brochure view of the Israeli B-300 shoulder-launched rocket launcher

The B-300 is an Israeli Military Industries product and is a man-portable anti-tank weapon system. It is designed to engage enemy tanks or fortified structures depending on the chosen warhead type (HEAT - High Explosive Anti-Tank round or HEFT - High Explosive Follow-Through). The Follow-Through round deals with fortifications in two stages, the first being the penetration phase. The second (i.e. the follow-through) phase, launches a secondary anti-personnel shaped charge into the structure. Design of the B-300 began in the 1970's with production running from 1980 through today.

The B-300 itself had origins in the French-produced STRIM anti-tank rocket launching system. This weapon replaced the American-made 3.5" Super Bazookas in service with the IDF. Review of Israeli Army experience in their 1973 conflict gave notice to the effectiveness of Soviet-produced RPG-7 systems in enemy hands. As such, a competing design by Israel was eventually ushered in, this becoming the B-300.

Physically, the B-300 follows conventional wisdom in design. A pistol grip is positioned slightly forward with the firing mechanism on a pistol grip and trigger assembly positioned near center of the firing tube. A folding bipod is positioned just aft of the pistol grip as is a retractable shoulder rest. Sights include integrated standard front and rear battle sights and a variable scope mounting. Scope types include the Starlight scope (via adapter) for night operations and Stadia Sighting Telescope with integrated Beta light for improved dawn/dusk efficiency.

The B-300 weighs in at 3.65 kilograms empty and at 8 kilograms loaded. The system is 1,440 millimeters in length and can fire 3 rounds per minute. Sights include the standard iron sights but this can be augmented with the use of telescopic sights and night vision scopes. Its ease of use allows various military components to utilize the weapon as needed - this includes airborne and mechanized infantrymen alike.

The B-300 won the US Marines competition trials to become the SMAW bunker buster weapon.

The B-300 has seen active combat use in the 1st and 2nd Intifadas as well as the 2006 Lebanon War.

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Physical
The physical qualities of the IMI B-300. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

1,440 mm
56.69 in
O/A Length

8.05 lb
3.65 kg
Weight

Not Applicable
Action

82mm
Caliber(s)

1
Feed

Iron; Night Vision; Telescopic; Starlight; Sighting
Sights

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the IMI B-300. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

1,312 ft
399.9 m | 437.3 yds
Max.Eff.Range

3
Rounds-Per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the IMI B-300 Reusable Anti-Tank (AT) Rocket System family line.

B-300 - Base Production Model

SMAW (Mk 153) - US Marine Corps derivative of the B-300.

"Shipon" - Reusable Multi-Purpose Shoulder-Launched Rocket System for use by Israeli special forces, security forces and army; improved range and penetration value; based on the B-300.

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the IMI B-300. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): Israeli Military Industries (IMI) - Israel

[ Azerbaijan; Chile; Estonia; India; Israel; Mexico; Singapore; Turkey; United States ]

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A brochure view of the Israeli B-300 shoulder-launched rocket launcher

Design Qualities
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to requirements.

ANTI-TANK/MATERIAL

Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

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Going Further...
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