M202A1 FLASH
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| 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 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 11.5 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 | 2.6 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 |
The M202A1 FLASH (Flame Assault Shoulder Weapon) is a type of rocket launcher that was designed to be a replacement for the flamethrower, which was showing its age after World War II.
The M202A1 is lightweight, and features four tubes that can load 66mm incendiary rockets, generally filled with napalm. 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.
[edit] Trivia
The M202A1 gained moviegoers' attention when it was featured in the 1985 action hit Commando, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
[edit] 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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