Argentina - Model 1968 RCL |
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Argentina's Model 1968 RCL is a recoilless gun that can fire 4.13 inch (105mm) high explosive (HE) rounds to an effective maximum range of 10,000 yards (9200m). The effective range for High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) rounds is about 1300 yards (1200m). With a muzzle velocity of 1312f/s (400m/s), the Model 1968's hollow charge round can penetrate 7.9 inches (200mm) of armor.
A 7.62mm spotting rifle is used to verify the accuracy of the operator's aim before he fires off a round. The basic unit is towed on a two wheel carriage. It can also be mounted on a tripod or on a tracked or wheeled vehicle. The Model 1968 requires a crew of four to fire up to five rounds per minute. The blast danger zone behind the weapon is 44 yards (40m).
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The launcher barrel of the Model 1968 is 9.84 feet (3m) long, and the launcher weighs 875 lbs (397kg).