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The Raketenwerfer 43: A Reusable Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher Developed by Nazi Germany During World War II

The Raketenwerfer 43, also known as the Puppchen, was an 88 mm calibre reusable anti-tank rocket launcher developed by Nazi Germany during World War II. Although it was more expensive, heavier, and had a longer production time compared to other anti-tank rockets like Panzerschreck or Panzerfaust, the Raketenwerfer 43 offered better accuracy and a longer range due to its carriage and improved sights.

Unlike its predecessors, which were based on miniature artillery pieces with carriages and breeches, the Raketenwerfer 43 used a simpler design featuring a hollow tube with an ignition device. This innovative approach allowed for more efficient production and resulted in approximately 3,000 units being completed from 1943 to 1945.

The Raketenwerfer 43 was mounted on a two-wheeled gun carriage that fired a percussion-primed, rocket-propelled, fin-stabilized grenade known as the RPzB. The grenade had a shorter tailboom of 490 mm compared to the 650 mm tailboom used in the electrically-primed grenade RPzB.

The weapon was designed to be fired by infantry units to bolster their anti-tank capabilities. Unfortunately, some Raketenwerfer 43s were equipped with the wrong ammunition, which was prone to malfunctioning. Nevertheless, the Raketenwerfer 43 remained a formidable weapon in the German arsenal during World War II.

After the war, Allied troops inspected the Raketenwerfer 43 and recognized its potential as a reusable anti-tank rocket launcher. Despite its limitations, the Raketenwerfer 43 played an important role in the German military's anti-tank capabilities, particularly on the Eastern Front. Today, it remains an intriguing example of Germany's innovative approach to rocket technology during World War II.

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