The Bazooka by Gordon L. Rottman

Author:Gordon L. Rottman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: The Bazooka
ISBN: 9781780964638
Publisher: Osprey Publishing

FIRING THE 2.36in M1 SERIES BAZOOKAS

One of the bazooka’s better attributes is that it was simple to operate, and therefore easy and quick to train crews to use the weapon. There were several safety considerations that had to be observed, and which applied to the M9 series as well the 3.5in versions:

1. The propellant burned in 0.02–0.03 seconds and combustion was complete before the rocket left the tube. If the combustion was retarded in even the least amount it could create a back-flash when the rocket left the muzzle. This could occur in cold weather (see below) and it was recommended that the operator wear gloves and eye protection. A “rocket launcher face mask” was issued. It consisted of a pair of goggles with a rubber-coated cloth face guard. Gasmasks were sometimes used. In lieu of gloves it was recommended wrapping cloth around the hands. The wearing of steel helmets was also recommended. In combat gloves and face protection were seldom worn, though they were sometimes in the winter.

2. The bazooka could be fired from standing, kneeling, sitting, or prone positions. From the prone position the firer’s legs had to be angled at 45 degrees to the direction of fire to avoid back-blast injury.

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