Grenade, Anti-Tank, Panzerfaust 30 Gretchen, Launcher

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Object Details

Summary

This launcher tube is was used with one of the larger Panzerfaust (literally Tank Fist) anti-tank grenades, probably the Panzerfaust 30 Gretchen (for Gross = large) (the 30 indicates optimum range in meters, about 100 ft). Thesegrenade launchers were not rockets, as the charge remained in the disposable tube. The Panzerfaust 30 Gretchen was produced in 1943-44.

The Smithsonian's artifact is cut open lengthwise and was acquired from the U.S. Army Ordnance Museum in 1989.

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Army Ordnance Museum

Inventory Number

A19890583000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

CRAFT-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Steel

Paper

Paint

Dimensions

3-D: 80 x 5.1 x 7.6cm (31 1/2 x 2 x 3 in.)

Country of Origin

Germany

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f7d5a31b-3579-4327-b97a-8b9627556ce5

Record ID

nasm_A19890583000