AT grenade for Type 97 AT rifle

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AT grenade for Type 97 AT rifle

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Post by genkideskan » 05 Oct 2007, 14:34

Have this foto since a long time and can't find closer informations.

"Rifle" grenade rod type AT shell for T 97 AT rifle - written at the backside.

It must be a hollow charge grenade with a rod, that was inserted to the barrel of the Type 97 AT rifle. Fired by a blank or better propelling cartridge without bullet.
This technic is well known for rifle grenades and german rod shells for several artillery pieces ( Stielgranaten ).

Any idea ?
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Post by Akira Takizawa » 05 Oct 2007, 15:21

It is Ji-Te Dan"ジテ弾". As the Type 97 AT Rifle became ineffective against Allied tanks, hollow charge grenade for Type 97 was developed. Special cartridge was used to launch it. Ji-Te Dan ended with only experiment and did not see action.

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Post by genkideskan » 05 Oct 2007, 23:42

Thanks a lot Taki. Do you have may be a cross section drawing ??
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