120mm L6 WOMBAT
Overview
WOMBAT
L6 WOMBAT in a museum.
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WOMBAT | Weapon Of Magnesium Battalion Anti-Tank
Description
The L6 WOMBAT is a lightweight model of the BAT for use by mobile units such as paratroopers or marines. WOMBAT stands for Weapon Of Magnesium BAT, referring to the use of magnisium alloys to reduce weight. Instead of a 7.62mm Bren a 12.7mm M8C (L40A1) ranging machine gun is fitted. The WOMBAT is fitted on a lightweight carriage with two small wheels. It is usually mounted on a Land Rover and some have been mounted on a FV 432 tracked APC. The Royal Marines used a Snowcat during operations in Norway. The WOMBAT is the latest version of the BAT and was the last version to remain in UK service.
Details
Media
WOMBAT on Snowcat
WOMBAT recoilless rifle fitted to a Snowcat vehicles as used by Royal Marines during an excersize in Norway.
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