Armbrust

Developed by Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm company in late 1970,Armbrust grenade launchers are disposable one-shot anti-tank weapons, especially suited for urban conditions.

Using Devis-type recoilless launch system, Armbrust has no significant backblast, and meter distance behind firer is enough for safety. Recoil is dampened using plastic countermass in form of flakes. Powder gases are locked in the launch tube after the shot, contained by two plungers, through which they push out charge and countermass.

Whole system is reminiscent of silenced ammo, used in russianPSS pistol and OTs-38 revolver. Similarly, Armbrust gives no flash or lound sounds. Launch tube is hot after the launch, but since it`s discarded right after, it`s not a big concern.

Armbrust is made out of cheap light materials - launching tube is fiberglass. It fires shaped charge warhead. Sights are placed on the left side of tube. It uses pieso-electric ignition mechanism. Grip is folding for more compact storage. Grip also acts as safety - while it`s folded, trigger is blocked.

Nowadays, Armbrust is no longer produced in Germany, but it`s still made on licenses around the world.