Japanese Panzerfaust

[genkideskan]

I would like to start a thread here about less known ordnance of Japan.
I wonder if something survive the war or is stored in collections as unknown. Even parts would be interesting.
I will start with a sort of japanese Panzerfaust. Its an recoilles AT weapon
and speaking about Panzerfaust - this one could be reloaded.
I found this pictures in a japanese publication. Any idea?

Here is a sketch of the hollow charge AT shell

http://img203.imageshack.us/i/jap20behelfspanzerfaust.jpg/


This is a factory blueprint




The launcher tube




A soldier firing from the shoulder




Annother possible firing position




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[genkideskan]

Sketch

 

[US-Subs]

Haven't seen one in US private or EOD collections, nor in European or Japanese EOD collections. The closest I've seen is the 70mm AT rocket, and only three of those. There is one launcher I've seen in the US as well. Reportedly there was a 90mm version, but I've found no solid evidence. There is also a drawing of a very similar 80mm in one reference, but the dimensions may be suspect.

Here is the best of the three 70mm AT rockets, belonging to a US collector.

 

[genkideskan]

Thanks a lot US SUBs

I handle this launcher in annother thread - have a look here

http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/japanese-rocket-launcher-t74213.html?t=74213

Best

 

[genkideskan]

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Please note:
The projectile rod was drawn shortened.
The over all length is 849,5 mm.


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