The M72 LAW (light anti-tank weapon, also referred to as the light anti-armor weapon or LAW as well as LAWS: light anti-armor weapons system) is a portable one-shot 66 mm (2.6 in) unguided anti-tank weapon.

The M72A2 LAW, capable of penetrating 200 mm of armor, and its modifications, including the M72 EC Mk.1 with a penetration capability of up to 450 mm of armor, as well as the M72A6 and A7 variants designed for engaging lightly armored targets, demonstrate the flexibility and power of this type of armament.

Apr 2, 2023 · The M72A1 and M72A2 models have improved rocket motors, though it’s unclear how the latter differs from the former. The M72A3 is either an M72A1 or M72A2 with improved safety features. The M72A4 has an improved launcher assembly and a higher-velocity rocket with an improved warhead.

M72A2 (shown) speCIfIC M72 VArIANT Smooth tube M72 all variants Bands around tube RPG-18 esIgN feATures the United States developed the M72 light Anti-armour Weapon (lAW) in the 1960s as a single-shot, disposable rocket launcher. the weapon consists of two telescoped tubes that, when extended, automat-

The following data apply to the M72A2 and M72A3 LAWs: a. Launcher. Length (Extended).....Less than 1 meter (34.67 inches) Length (Closed).....0.67 meter (24.8 inches)

Feb 14, 2008 · Practice rocket launcher with M73 practice rocket. The M190 subcaliber training device operates the same as an M72A2/A3 LAW. A modified M72A1/A2 launcher converted to fire a 35mm M73 rocket. The rocket, which contains a spotting charge, simulates the firing of the tactical weapon.

May 17, 2022 · The M72A1 sported a new, improved motor while the M72A2 was similar in most respects, given an improved motor facility. Safety was addressed in these previous models to produce the M72A3 standard. A high-velocity version with a …

CONSISTS OF A LIGHTWEIGHT SHOULDER-FIRED HEAT ROCKET PREPACKAGED IN A LAUNCHER. END COVERS PROTECTS ROCKET AGAINST DIRT AND MOISTURE. THE WEAPON IS CARRIED SLUNG OVER THE SHOULDER BY AN ATTACHED SLING ASSEMBLY. 24.7-In. 34.7-In. 25.3-In. 35.4-In. 4.9-In. FOR TACTICAL WEAPONS ONLY. TAPE DAMAGED IGNITERS TO PREVENT LOSS OF IGNITION MATERIAL.

Original Item: Only one available. This is an inert non-firing BATF compliant M72A2 LAW Light Anti-Tank Weapon offered in excellent condition. Once fired, these tubes are unable to be reloaded. Not Available For Export These are timeless in design, which the U.S. Military has tried to replace in the past, but was unable to find anything better than these disposable launchers. This very nice ...

In early 1963, the M72 LAW was adopted by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps as their primary individual infantry anti-tank weapon, replacing the M31 HEAT rifle grenade and the M20A1 "Super Bazooka" in the U.S. Army.