A recoilless rifle , recoilless launcher , or simply recoilless gun, sometimes abbreviated to "RR" or "RCL" (for ReCoilLess) [1] is a type of lightweight artillery system or man-portable launcher that is designed to eject some form of countermass such as propellant gas from the rear of the weapon at the moment of firing, creating forward thrust ...

The M40 is shaped like a long tube with an M8C .50 cal spotting rifle above. The spotting rifle fires a round whose trajectory closely matches that of the 105 mm round and gives off a puff of smoke on impact with the target.

2020年2月29日 · The M40 was the final and largest iteration of the recoilless rifle in American military service. Designed to fix the shortcomings of the 105mm M27 that preceded it, the M40 was light and powerful, and added a .50 caliber spotting …

2023年3月9日 · The recoilless rifle is a powerful weapon capable of firing rounds with devastating accuracy. On average, these guns can achieve a maximum firing range of up to 1,500 meters. But to get the most out of your rifle, it’s important to choose the right ammunition.

2024年7月12日 · The design of recoilless guns often incorporates a lightweight structure, enabling soldiers to operate them in various environments without the need for heavy mounting systems. Common examples include the M40 recoilless rifle and the Carl Gustav recoilless rifle, both widely utilized for anti-armor and anti-personnel operations.

2018年3月13日 · All U.S. military shoulder-fired, anti-materiel weapons need not kick like a mule, and the recoilless rifle provided portable firepower to troops in the 20th century and beyond.

2020年6月16日 · Recoilless weapons are direct-fire guns distinguished by a system of operation in which propellant gases (or another counter-mass such as a powder or liquid) are expelled from the rear of the barrel in order to offset the recoil generated by forward momentum of the projectile.

Recoilless rifles are capable of firing artillery-type shells at velocities, and with an accuracy, comparable to those of standard guns, but counterbalances the recoil force of firing...

2024年5月9日 · Delve into the history, mechanisms, and military applications of recoilless rifles. Explore their impact on modern warfare tactics and compare them to conventional artillery. Discover the future prospects and developments in this field.

Although unsuitable for military purposes, M27 recoilless rifles were used to trigger controlled avalanches at ski resorts and mountain passes in the United States. The M40 primarily saw action during the Vietnam War and was later replaced by the BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missile system.