M141 Bunker Defeat Munition
SMAW-D
Overview
M141 Bunker Defeat Munition
M141 Bunker Defeat Munition launcher in extended position with its rocket shown alongside.
Source: US MoD -
© Public domain
Origin
United States
Type
Rocket launcher (disposable)
Entered service
1999
Status
In service
Development
1991 - 1994
Developer
United States
-
McDonnell Douglas
Production
1999 - present
Producer
United States
-
Talley
Unit cost
USD 17.850 in 2012
Number produced
21.500 produced by 2013
Designations
M141 BDM / Bunker Defeat Munition
SMAW-D / SMAW Disposable
SMAW-D / SMAW Disposable
Notable users
United States
Ukraine
Ukraine
Details
Facts
M141 BDM
General
Origin
United States
Type
Rocket launcher
Crew
1
Lifespan
Disposable
Dimensions
Weight
7.1 kg
Length
0.81 m in carry configuration
1.4 m with launch tube extended
Accessories
Sights
Iron sight,
100 to 500 m per 50 m increments
Picatinny mount for mounting optical sight or night vision device
Safety zone
100 m backblast area in 45° arc
Warhead
Diameter
83 mm
Warhead type
1.1 kg HEDP
Penetration
20mm steel
0.20 m concrete
0.30 m brick
2.10 m packed sand
Fuse
Impact
Velocity
271 m/s
Range
300 m against moving targets
500 m against fixed targets
15 m minimum
Media
M141 Bunker Defeat Munition
Soldier with M141 BDM disposable rocket launcher in extended position ready to fire.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
M141 Bunker Defeat Munition
M141 Bunker Defeat Munition launcher seen in transport configuration and extended configuration.
Source: US Army
Copyright: Public domain
M141 Bunker Defeat Munition
Instructor training Ukrainian troops on the M141 Bunker Defeat Munition.
Source: Ukraine Ministry of Defense
Copyright: CC BY 4.0
M141 Bunker Defeat Munition
Ukrainian troops practice firing the M141 BDM.
Source: Ukraine Ministry of Defense
Copyright: CC BY 4.0