U.S. Army Gets Big-Ass Old-School Gun -- Joe Trevithick, War is Boring
Powerful recoilless rifle to become standard issue … again.
According to Swedish defense contractor Saab, the U.S. Army is planning to issue recoilless rifles broadly to regular units for the first time in more than 30 years. The decision reflects the service’s combat experience in Afghanistan.
The ground combat branch had previously made a small purchase of recoilless rifles in 2012, but just for units in Afghanistan. All light infantry units may now receive them.
Recoilless weapons get their name from the fact that they let some of the propelling force escape out of the rear of the weapon as it fires. These counteracting forces reduce recoil normally associated with bigger guns.
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My Comment: An incredibly effective weapon .... I am surprised that ti was put on the shelf for so long.
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