Rocket Launchers with "Coch" and Dorr

Published on September 26, 2023
Duration: 26:21

This video provides an expert overview of various rocket launchers and recoilless rifles, including the LAW, AT4, RPG-7, Carl Gustaf, and Javelin. Instructors Coch and Dorr discuss their historical development, operational use, and tactical applications, emphasizing their roles as anti-armor and anti-structure weapons. They highlight key features like portability, warhead types, backblast considerations, and the evolution of these systems for modern combat scenarios.

Quick Summary

The M72 LAW is a portable, single-use rocket launcher, while the AT4 is a heavier 84mm recoilless weapon with a larger warhead. The RPG-7 is a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, and the Carl Gustaf is a versatile 84mm recoilless rifle with various ammunition types. Firing these weapons requires strict attention to backblast safety, especially in confined spaces.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Fun with Rockets
  2. 00:32Rockets in Self-Defense & CCW Safe
  3. 00:51The M72 LAW: Development and Evolution
  4. 01:48LAW Training and Duds
  5. 02:01Shooting Rockets in the Philippines
  6. 02:33Backblast Dangers of Rocket Launchers
  7. 02:56Rambo Scene & Firing from Enclosures (FFE LAW)
  8. 03:07FFE LAW: Fire From Enclosure
  9. 03:41Backblast is No Joke
  10. 03:51The AT4: A Successor to the LAW
  11. 04:18AT4 CS: Confined Space Variant
  12. 04:34Thermal Barrier Warheads
  13. 04:58Modern Rails and Lasers on Rockets
  14. 05:31Don't Forget to Remove the Laser!
  15. 05:41LAW vs. AT4: Payload vs. Portability
  16. 05:47The RPG: The Original Rocket Launcher
  17. 06:03RPG-7 and B40 Projectiles
  18. 06:26RPGs in Partner Forces
  19. 06:51RPG Speed and Destructive Power
  20. 07:00Modernized RPGs for US Forces
  21. 07:17RPGs vs. Bradley Fighting Vehicles
  22. 07:41Shaped Charges and Standoff Distance
  23. 08:02RPGs vs. Bradley's with External Gear
  24. 08:28Munition vs. Armor Race
  25. 08:44RPG Operation and Safety
  26. 08:53RPG Airbursts and Time Fuses
  27. 09:18The Carl Gustaf: Recoilless Rifle
  28. 09:35Carl Gustaf vs. RPG: Capability and Effect
  29. 09:53Carrying Systems for Rockets and Rifles
  30. 10:23Carl Gustaf Ammunition Types
  31. 10:44Carl Gustaf Backblast and Report
  32. 11:05Carl Gustaf Effectiveness and Reliability
  33. 11:41Carl Gustaf Dual Warhead Rounds
  34. 12:04AT4 Ammunition Types
  35. 12:169mm Tracer Rounds
  36. 12:24Carl Gustaf vs. AT4: Versatility and Range
  37. 12:41Carl Gustaf in US Special Operations Forces
  38. 12:57The Javelin Missile System
  39. 13:11Javelin Training and Operation
  40. 13:31Acquiring Javelins in the Field
  41. 13:50Javelin Cost and Applications
  42. 14:19Javelin ISR Capability
  43. 14:43Conclusion: The Fun of Using Munitions
  44. 14:54Training Field Trip: Decimating Buildings
  45. 15:34The War Room and Exclusive Content

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between the LAW and the AT4 rocket launchers?

The M72 LAW is a lighter, collapsible, single-use weapon, prioritizing portability for individual riflemen. The AT4 is a heavier, 84mm disposable recoilless weapon with a larger warhead, offering greater destructive power but less portability.

How does the RPG-7 differ from a true rocket launcher like the LAW?

The RPG-7 is technically a rocket-propelled grenade launcher. While it uses a rocket motor for propulsion, it fires a grenade. It's known for its widespread use and relative simplicity, often used by partner forces.

What makes the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle so versatile?

The Carl Gustaf is a highly versatile 84mm recoilless rifle due to its wide range of ammunition types, including HEAT rounds for armor, airburst shells for infantry, and dual-warhead rounds for breaching structures. It offers greater range and effect than many rocket launchers.

What are the safety considerations when firing rocket launchers?

Significant backblast is a major safety concern with rocket launchers, especially when firing from confined spaces. Operators must maintain a safe distance from the rear of the weapon to avoid injury or death. Unexploded ordnance also poses a serious hazard.

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