The M3 Carl Gustav recoilless rifle was introduced in 1946. It's been around long enough that many armies who've used the firearm have now discarded it. They may regret that decision, though ...

The U.S. Army is testing new recoilless rifle technology designed give soldiers shoulder-fired rockets that are lighter and more ergonomic and in future, make them safe to fire in tight urban spaces.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On May 10, Sweden’s military announced it would be purchasing a ...

Saab’s design was for a shoulder-fired recoilless rifle capable of firing 84 mm anti-tank ammunition. Recoilless rifles operate on the principle that equal but opposite forces counteract each other.

A traditional gun was too much for the vehicle's suspension and hull to handle when fired, so it was replaced with six M40A1C 105 mm recoilless rifles (officially labeled 106 mm to avoid confusion ...

The ’Davis Gun’ was not successful in putting big guns on biplanes. But the design evolved into a series of large caliber U.S. Army anti-tank weapons known as Recoilless Rifles mounted in ...