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You know I can remember many time firing the M72 back in the CF. Here too it was often encountered, and back in Nov 2001, we first started to notice these new types coming in.
Have any of you seen this new version? I don't even know if Canada still uses this type of AT wpn.
In the past here in Australia (and the UK) this weapon was lovingly know as the '66'. I have heard it still called the 66, and called the A6. But rarely is it called an M72, even though the HEAT markings say M72A6.
Well, to look at it, it basically looks the same, and operates the same, but its longer (a more nasty warhead), better range, and increased accuracy, with some really good new type sights (front and rear).
For the Vets out there, you'll see the difference. BTW, no instructions in French here. I don't know if these are US made or local under licence.
For all the tech specs, do a google search, as I don't have them here.
These ones here were fired back a yr or two, and we have since complied with all the proper TRG USE ONLY markings. So these were once HEAT, now Dummies. All HEAT nomenclature has been painted over, and a gold band is in plain view.
Notice the improved end caps, and stronger sling. Noirce the rubber folding endcap too. As for disposable things, this is a vast improvement on the old A2s from the past.
Enjoy.
Wes
Have any of you seen this new version? I don't even know if Canada still uses this type of AT wpn.
In the past here in Australia (and the UK) this weapon was lovingly know as the '66'. I have heard it still called the 66, and called the A6. But rarely is it called an M72, even though the HEAT markings say M72A6.
Well, to look at it, it basically looks the same, and operates the same, but its longer (a more nasty warhead), better range, and increased accuracy, with some really good new type sights (front and rear).
For the Vets out there, you'll see the difference. BTW, no instructions in French here. I don't know if these are US made or local under licence.
For all the tech specs, do a google search, as I don't have them here.
These ones here were fired back a yr or two, and we have since complied with all the proper TRG USE ONLY markings. So these were once HEAT, now Dummies. All HEAT nomenclature has been painted over, and a gold band is in plain view.
Notice the improved end caps, and stronger sling. Noirce the rubber folding endcap too. As for disposable things, this is a vast improvement on the old A2s from the past.
Enjoy.
Wes