120mm L2 BAT
Overview
BAT
L1 BAT in the firing position.
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Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Recoilless rifle
Entered service
1953
Status
Out of service
Development
Early 1950's
Developer
United Kingdom
Production
1953 - ?
Producer
United Kingdom
Designations
L1 and L2 (BAT in UK military service)
BAT | Battalion, Anti-Tank
BAT | Battalion, Anti-Tank
Notable users
United Kingdom
Details
Facts
L2 BAT
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Recoilless rifle
Crew
3
Dimensions
Weight
1 t
Length
4.02 m
Width
1.57 m
Height
1.19 m
Ordnance
Type
120 mm breech loaded recoilless rifle
Barrel length
2.34 m
Muzzle velocity
463 m/s
Elevation
-6 to +24°
Traverse
40°
Fire control
Sights
Optical
Spotting rifle
No
Firepower
Rate of fire
4 rpm
Range
450 m effective
1.6 km maximum
Carriage
Type
Two wheel carriage
Gun shield
Yes
Mobility
Towing vehicle
4x4 or 6x6 truck
Autonomous mobility
Too heavy for crew to move over distance
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