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| [[A Bridge Too Far]] || || British Paratroopers || ||1977 | | [[A Bridge Too Far]] || || British Paratroopers || ||1977 | ||
Revision as of 17:22, 23 July 2009
The Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank (PIAT) was a spigot mortar developed by the British in 1941 as a replacement for the obsolete Boys anti-tank rifle, and issued to field units in 1943. While difficult to use, the weapon was capable of throwing a two-and-a-half pound bomb with a HEAT warhead anything up to 330 yards. The weapon used a large coil spring for it's launching mechanism.
Specifications
- Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank
- Length: 39 inches
- Weight: 31.70 pounds
- Muzzle Velocity: 450 feet per second
- Effective range: 109 yards on Armor
- Maximum range: 328.08 yards
The PIAT appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never Say Never Again | Q Branch | 1983 | ||
| A Bridge Too Far | British Paratroopers | 1977 | ||
| Paper Tiger | David Niven | Mr Bradbury | 1975 | |
| The Longest Day | French Commandos | 1962 |
Video Games
| Title | Referred As | Mods | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Storm | 2003 |