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Projector Infantry Anti-Tank (PIAT), 1942 (c)

Although the PIAT had its drawbacks, such as the difficulty in cocking the weapon in a confined space and a maximum range of only 100 metres (109 yards), it was capable of penetrating any Axis tank armour used during World War Two (1949-1945).

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1963-12-251-28

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Study Collection

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1963-12-251-28

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