B-300

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B-300
Type	Anti-tank
Place of origin	Israel
Service history
Used by	Israel, Estonia, Mexico and the United States
Wars	1st and 2nd Intifada, 2006 Lebanon War
Production history
Designer	Israeli Military Industries
Designed	1970s
Manufacturer	Israeli Military Industries
Produced	1980s-Present
Specifications
Weight	3.65 kg (Empty) 8 kg (Full)
Length	1,440 mm
Crew	1

Caliber	82 mm
Rate of fire	3 RPM
Sights	Iron, Telescopic, Night Vision

The B-300 is a reuseable man-portable anti-tank weapon system developed by Israeli Military Industries in the late 1970s for use by the Israel Defence Force. The B-300 can be carried and operated by a single operator and is effective to approximately 400 meters. Pre-packaged munitions and simple operating mechanisms make the weapon quite versatile, permitting use by airborne, motorized, and ground troops alike.

[edit] Usage

Munitions used by the B-300 are propelled by a solid rocket motor, and can be equipped with one of two warhead variants. The first, a high explosive anti-tank round, provides specialized support for anti-tank missions. The second, known as a high explosive follow-through round, is designed for use against fortified targets or enemy units behind cover. A primary charge punches a hole through the protective structure, allowing a secondary anti-personnel charge to pass through and detonate within the building.