How Does a Piat Work

The PIAT was based on the spigot mortar system, and projected (launched) a 2.5 pound (1.1 kg) shaped charge bomb using a cartridge in the tail of the projectile. It possessed an effective range of approximately 115 yards (105 m) in a direct fire anti-tank role, and 350 yards (320 m) in an indirect fire role.

How much does a PIAT cost?

Flying at 83 meters per second, PIAT rounds were slower than paintballs. The PIAT weapon in the Forgotten Weapons piece is a part of the Rock Island Auctions’ December 1, 2017 auction and has an estimated selling price of between $2,500 and $3,750.

How do anti-tank weapons work?

Anti-tank guns are guns designed to destroy armored vehicles from defensive positions. In order to penetrate vehicle armor, they fire smaller caliber shells from longer-barreled guns to achieve higher muzzle velocity than field artillery weapons, many of which are howitzers.