M136 AT-4

Question 1

description of AT-4

Answer 1

is a light, recoil-less, antitank weapon for close range combat, desgned to let part of the propellant gases escape to the rear. It is a discardable, self contained rocket launcher

Question 2

3 safety devices

Answer 2

transport safety pin
cocking lever
red safety catch

Question 3

Color coded launchers

Answer 3

black w/yellow band indicates an HE anti-armor round
fold or yellow band indicates a field handling rrainer
no band indicates an M287 9mm tracer bullet trainer

Question 4

Back blast

Answer 4

extends at a 90 degree angle extending 100 meters back

Question 5

inspecting/functions check

Answer 5

1-transport safety pin should be inserted in weapon
2-cocking lever should be in the safe position
3-be sure that the muzzle cover is intact
4-ensure that your have the correct color band for the type of ordnance that you wish to fire
5-ensure that the sights are adjustable/serviceable
6-ensure that the rear seal, a brown acrylic plastic plate inside the venturi, is in place and undamaged
7-inspect the outside of the weapon completely

Question 6

AT-4 ammunition

Answer 6

an integral, rocket type cartridge. has excellent penetration ability and leathal after armor effects. Can penetrate 17 inches of armor

Question 7

AT-4 Warhead effects

Answer 7

impact
ignition
penetration
spalling

Question 8

4 types of AT-4 engagement methods

Answer 8

single-not the preferred method
sequence-1 shooter with 2 or more AT-4s
pair-2 shooters with 2 or more AT-4s
volley fire-best method,when the range of to a single target is known, 2 or more firers engage it at 1 time on a prearranged signal such as a command.

Question 9

AT-4 specs

Answer 9

weight 14.8lbs
length 40inches
round diameter 84mm
max range 2100m
maz effective 300m
minimum training 50m
minimum combat 10m
aiming 10m

Question 10

AT-4 misfire

Answer 10

put down AT-4, move 100m to its flank then 100m to the rear