M72 Enhanced Capacity
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen
Product specifications
System weight and caliber
3.4kg, 66mm
Carry/extended length
780mm/980mm
Warhead type/explosive
Heavy-Armor, Shaped Charge
315 g PBXW-11
Fuze
Electronic piezo fuze, dual safe with graze function
Muzzle velocity
200m/s (at 21°C)
Dispersion
< 1.5 mils at 250m
Penetration
450 mm RHA (M72 EC MK1), 300 mm RHA (M72 EC MK2)
Minimum, effective and maximum range
20, 350 and 1 200 m
Service temperature
-40°C to +60°C
Status
NATO qualified:
NSN 1340-25-152-8486 (MK1)
NSN 1340-25-160-4778 (MK2)
Combat proven and in production.
