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PIAT
The Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank (PIAT) was a spigot mortar developed by the British in 1941 as a replacement for the obsolete Boys anti-tank rifle, and issued to field units in 1943. While difficult to use, the weapon was capable of throwing a two-and-a-half pound bomb with a HEAT warhead anything up to 330 yards. The weapon used a large coil spring fired spigot, which was used to ignite the bomb's primer and thus the propellant charge.
Specifications
(1942-1950)
Type: Spigot mortar
Length: 39 inches
Weight: 31.70 pounds
Muzzle Velocity: 450 feet per second
Effective range: 109 yards
Maximum range: 330 yards
Calibre: 3.25 inch
Capacity: 1 round
Fire modes: Manual
The PIAT appears in the following films, television series, and video games:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 44 | Polish insurgents | 2014 | ||
| Never Say Never Again | Q Branch | 1983 | ||
| A Bridge Too Far | British Paratroopers | 1977 | ||
| Paper Tiger | David Niven | Mr Bradbury | 1975 | |
| The Longest Day | French Commandos | 1962 | ||
| Canal (Kanal) | Polish insurgents | 1957 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blott on the Landscape | David Suchet | Blott | 1985 |
Video Games
| Title | Referred As | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commandos 2: Men of Courage | "Bazooka" | 2001 | |
| Medal of Honor: Allied Assault | "PIAT" | 2002 | |
| Commandos 3: Destination Berlin | "Bazooka" | 2003 | |
| Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 | Can be reloaded by teammate | 2006 | |
| World War II Online: Battleground Europe | 2011 | ||
| Karma Online | 2011 |