Chinese PF-98 rocket launcher can break down the armor of US-made M1 tank

Anti-tank missiles the Chinese military may consider too expensive, not suitable for distribution to all infantry, so from the late 90's started the last century, equipped with PF-98 rocket-propelled grenades, 120 mm (the text said "recoilless gun").

Reported, PF-98 is equipped with a tripod-type rocket launcher, can fire more than 6 kg heavier anti-tank ammunition, destroying the tank 800 meters away; also fired about 7 kg anti-infantry ammunition to attack targets outside the 1,800 meters. PF-98-type rocket launcher only 1.7 meters long, can be shoulder firing mode, the assembly of a tripod for the operator to provide continuous operation capability. In addition, PF-98-type can also be equipped with night vision sight for exports.

Reported that, according to the parties concerned to say, PF-98 type anti-tank rocket fired ammunition can penetrate, including US-made M1 "Abrams" main battle tanks of the West of advanced tanks and more armor, but this argument yet to be confirmed. In addition, PF-98-type anti-infantry rocket fired ammunition has nearly 40 mm armor ability, can destroy most of the light armored vehicles.

Reports speculate that the Chinese armed forces though armed with anti-tank missiles, but the preference seems to be more affordable anti-tank weapons. Another analysis that compared to the expensive anti-tank missiles, PF-98-type structure is simple and the fierce fire, rocket-propelled grenades, and equipment in bulk, which is called "man-cannon."

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