Panzerschreck

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(Abbreviated Panzerschreck, or RPzB)
**Panzerschreck Statistics**
 * The Panzerschreck was a German-made, portable, anti-tank, explosive-projectile launcher. Created for Nazi Germany's efforts during WWII.
 * **Version/Model** || RPzB-43 || RPzB-54 || RPzB-54/1 ||
 * **Calibre** || 88mm || 88mm || 88mm ||
 * **Barrel-length** || 1.64m || 1.64m || 1.35m ||
 * **Gun-weight** || 9.5kg || 11kg || 9.5kg ||
 * **Muzzle-velocity** || 110m/second || 110m/second || 110m/second ||
 * **Range** || 150m || 150m || 180m ||
 * **Rocket-weight** || 3.25kg || 3.25kg || 3.25kg ||
 * The Panzerschreck was originally constructed in hopes of providing German infantry with a, carry-able, defense against the Soviet T-34 tank. A Panzerschreck rocket could easily disable such a tank with one explosive hit!




 * A Panzerschreck was usually operated in pairs. One man to fire the Panzerschreck, and another to carry ammunition and help load the weapon.


 * To operate the Panzerschreck most safely: the shooter laid down on their stomach; positioned the firing end of the weapon on a raised platform or surface; and the ammo-man laid behind to reload when necessary. This way recoil was reduced, and the Panzerschreck-team were made a smaller target for enemy-fire.


 * A Panzerschreck could be fired from a standing position, with the assistant kneeling, but this method was generally reserved for situations where the team hid behind cover.