L6 WOMBAT

The L6 WOMBAT (Weapon Of Magnesium, Battalion, Anti-Tank) is a further improvement of the BAT and MoBAT RCL (themselves developments of the "Ordnance, RCL, 3.45 in" recoilless rifle). Originally intended as a light weight weapon for use by mobile troops such as the Parachute Regiment or Royal Marine Commandos. It was also fitted to vehicles such as the FV432 or a 3/4 ton Portee Land Rover.

In Action:
Falklands

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Weapontype:
Breech loaded Anti-Tank Recoilless Rifle

Operation:
Breech loaded

Cartridge:
120 mm HESH

Length:
3860 mm

Magazine Capacity:
Nil; single-shot weapon

Sights:
L40A1 spotting rifle

Rate of fire:
up to 4 Rpm (depending on Crew capability)

Effective range:
1000m (practical), although it could engage targets out to 2000 meters if the strike could be observed by a 3rd party.

Muzzle Velocity:
463 m/s