The Model 1968 recoilless rifle is a 105mm anti-tank gun developed and used by Argentina, manufactured by the Rio Tercero Military Factory and in active service since 1968. As of 2000, 150 examples remained operational with Argentine forces. It weighs about 397 kilograms, has a 3 meter barrel, is crewed by four personnel, and has a muzzle velocity of 400 meters per second with a maximum range of about 9,200 meters.
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The Model 1968 recoilless rifle is a 105mm anti-tank gun developed and employed by Argentina.
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The Model 1968 recoilless rifle is a 105mm anti-tank gun developed and employed by Argentina.
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The weapon has been in active service since 1968 and 150 were still operational with Argentine forces as of 2000.
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The Model 1968 recoilless rifle is a 105mm anti-tank gun developed and employed by Argentina. The weapon has been in active service since 1968 and 150 were still operational with Argentine forces as of 2000.
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