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Soviet Single shot anti-tank rifle
The PTRD-41 is a single shot anti-tank rifle introduced shortly before the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Due to the rapid increase of tank armor the PTRD-41 was soon ineffective as an anti-tank weapon although it remained in use until 1945 for use against soft skin targets and light armored vehicles. It was also mounted on many lend lease vehicles such as Universal carriers. Many were captured and used by the Germans until 1943, those in German service were designated 14.5mm Panzerabwehrbuchse 783(r). The PTRD-41 includes a muzzle brake and a folding bipod.
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Main Data
| Weight, kg |
17.3 |
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| Lenght,mm |
2000 |
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| Caliber, mm |
14.5 |
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| Magazine |
None, Single Shot |
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| Muzzle velocity, m/s |
1012 |
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| Rate of fire, shots/min |
8-10 |
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| Effective range, m |
1000 |
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| Armour penetration |
25 mm at 500 m |
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