M67 90mm recoilless rifle back in use
MJM has blogged about the return of the M67 90mm recoilless rifle to active duty …
Fans of the 9mm: multiply the caliber by 10. If you like the Judge, and are intrigued by the .338 Lapua Magnum and 50 BMG, ponder the diameter difference. The 90mm recoilless rifle is fired from any ordinary rifle position, man-portable, and truly without recoil. It has been around for about 50 years, was phased out in favor of the disposable weapons of similar mission (mostly anti-tank, anti bunker) some with advanced aiming and control. The M72 LAW, the Dragon, the AT4 came afterward, for example.
I learn today that MJM’s old unit, the 1st of the 506th Infantry (101st Airborne Division) is bringing back the 90mm recoilless rifle.
Being the armchair-Lieutenant that I am, it has been amusing to watch how many obsolete weapons have been brought back into action during the past decade. The M14 is one notable example. Another is the M72 LAW. The Marines should be receiving their first batch of newly manufactured M72A7 LAW s in April.
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Mabie they didn't upgraded and you didn't read Snackeateron's blog.
Not mabie your were wrong but only caved in under mountain of evidence.
Only 1/506 confirmed using it. Interesting to see if its just one battalion in the US Army.
berlin brigade vet here the 90 can be fired at close range as well don't have to have the standoff distance for the round to arm so if a suprise target shows up you can deal with it wherever you already are,