| Launcher, Rocket, 66mm, 4-Tube, M202A1 | |
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| Type | Multishot incendiary rocket launcher |
| Place of origin |  United States |
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| Used by | United States |
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| Variants | M202, M202A1 |
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| Weight | 11. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 5 lb (5. 22 kg) empty 26. 6 lb (12. 07 kg) loaded |
| Length | 27 in (686 mm) closed 34. 75 in (883 mm) extended |
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| Cartridge | M235 Incendiary TPA |
| Caliber | 2. A cartridge (also known as a "round" packages the Bullet, Gunpowder and primer into a single metallic case precisely made to fit the The term caliber or calibre designates the interior Diameter of a tube or the exterior diameter of a wire or rod 6 in (66 mm) |
| Action | Semi-automatic |
| Rate of fire | 1 round per second |
| Muzzle velocity | 375 fps |
| Effective range | 22 yd (20 m) minimum |
| Maximum range | 820 yd (750 m) |
| Feed system | 4 rocket clip |
| Sights | Reflex |
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The M202A1 is lightweight, and features four tubes that can load 66mm incendiary rockets, generally filled with napalm. Incendiary devices or incendiary bombs are Bombs designed to start Fires or destroy sensitive equipment using materials such as Napalm, Thermite A rocket or rocket vehicle is a Missile, Aircraft or other Vehicle which obtains Thrust by the reaction of the Napalm is the name given to any of a number of Flammable Liquids used in Warfare often jellied Gasoline. The rocket-launcher is also capable of firing all four rockets at once, not just one at a time.
It is meant to be fired from the right shoulder, and can be fired from either standing, crouching, or prone. After firing, it can be reloaded with a clip housing four rockets.
Trivia
The M202A1 gained moviegoers' attention when it was featured in the 1985 action hit Commando, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Commando is a 1985 American Action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger ( German ˌaɐnɔlt aloʏs ˈʃvaɐtsənɛɡɐ born July 30 1947 is an Austrian American Bodybuilder, Actor
External links
- M202A1 Flame Assault Shoulder Weapon (Flash) - Gary's U.S. Infantry Weapons Reference Guide
- 66 mm Incendiary Rocket M74 - Designation Systems
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