| Accession Number | REL37101 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Rocket launcher |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Date made | 1959 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Period 1960-1969 Vietnam, 1962-1975 Army organisation period 1953-1960 |
M20 3.5 inch Mk 2 Rocket Launcher
Description
M20 3.5 inch Mk 2 Rocket Launcher. Alloy tube comprising of two parts. The rear section is fitted with a pistol grip, shoulder brace, adjustable monopod and an optical sight on the left side. The front section locks into the rear on three lugs and is marked in white paint 'TOP'. Overall painted olive green. Ignition is electrical. Markings LR 3.5 UK M20 MARK 2 NO A264 MA 1959.
History / Summary
Often referred to as the 'Super Bazooka', the M20 was developed from the earlier 2.36-inch M9A1 rocket launcher. Although used in Vietnam, the M20 was on it's way out of service. It was however a very useful weapon when used against enemy fortifications. The M20 weighed 5.5-kg and was a simple rocket launcher, firing a hollow-charge 4-kg HEAT rocket to relatively short ranges of 1200-meters.