Video of the first Russian T-90M tank kill in #Ukraine. This tank is the latest and greatest in the Russian arsenal. Given the current sanctions in place it is, quite literally, irreplaceable.
To make it even more interesting, it was destroyed by a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle, donated by Sweden.
The name "recoilless rifle" feels like a bit of a misnomer (though it is technically accurate). It's a very neat little rifle that is being adopted by the US as well.
More info on it here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Gustaf_8.4cm_recoilless_rifle
@jgold @jurban Project Niblick (an offshoot of Project Salvo) produced the M-79 40mm grenade launcher (AKA the Bloop tube).
M-79-> M-203 and Mark 19 -> M-320/M32 and Mark 47. Somewhere between M-79 and M-203 is the China Lake SEAL's pump action. All are non-recoilless anti-infantry weapons.
Panzerfaust (1943) -> Bazooka/PIAT/Panzerschreck -> recoilless rifles. All (minus the PIAT) are recoiless anti-tank weapons.
@jgold
But, but...... Bazoooooooooka! is so much more fun to say.
Bazooka-Javelin
Bazooka-Grenade
We should also re-name shotguns to "Blasters".
I'm full of good ideas. 😜
@jgold @jurban *stares*