Donan Posted November 30, 1999 Share Posted November 30, 1999 A friend and I are trying to figure out what mechanism a bazooka shell had. They seem very small for a shaped charge. And I see them referred to as a 'rocket grenade'. But that would not explain their power. So...? Thanks! Donald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPick Posted November 30, 1999 Share Posted November 30, 1999 Donald, They are an early 'shaped charge' warhead. The power of the shaped charge IS related to its diameter as you suggest, but for the penetration of first generation armour plate, it didn't need to be bigger than the bazooka warhead. Spaced and composite (Chobham) armours were developed to combat the early weapons, leading to an arms race of warhead size versus armour thickness/type. Search on the forum for "Panzerfaust" to find a link to an excellent on-line resource on anti-armour weapons (by M. Hofbauer I believe?) >> Looked it up myself =) --> http://www.geocities.com/Augusta/8172/panzerfaust.htm Cheers, Chris ------------------ Chris Pick chris@chris-and-donna.com [This message has been edited by ChrisPick (edited 11-30-99).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardb Posted November 30, 1999 Share Posted November 30, 1999 I would say the early zooker's were a rocket proppeled shaped charge. At least the Faust is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattias Posted December 1, 1999 Share Posted December 1, 1999 The Panzerfaust grenade was not rocket propelled. It was launched using the same simple recoilless principle used in today’s disposable anti tank weapons like the AT-4. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardb Posted December 1, 1999 Share Posted December 1, 1999 Thanks for correcting Mattias, now if only you'd elaborate it more for me I would be most thankful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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