Panzerfaust-11

Panzerfaust-11
Full diagram of Panzerfaust-11 variants.
Type	Recoilless Anti-Tank Weapon/Grenade
Place of origin	The Empire of Common Territories
Service history
In service	2011-Present
Used by	TECT Armed Forces
Production history
Designer	Wolf Armaments
Designed	2011
Manufacturer	Wolf Armaments
Unit cost	$10,000 NSD
Produced	2011-Present
No. built	N/A
Variants	SAT, IAT, BBW, HEF, WPW
Specifications
Weight	Between 12.5kgs and 13.6kgs (ready to use)
Length	1,200mm to 1,288mm (depending on warhead)
Caliber	80mm launcher, 80mm-120mm warhead
Muzzle velocity	135.3m/s
Effective firing range	200m-600m
Maximum firing range	1,800m (automatic detonation passed that range)
Sights	Telescopic sight

The Panzerfaust-11 (RPG-11) a portable recoilless anti-tank weapon that's reloadable (but can also be disposed of if needed). It consists of a reusable launcher tube and a reusable firing/sighting unit which can be removed from the tube if the user decides to abandon the launcher. The list of projectile warheads include shaped charges (with and without tandem warheads) and high-explosive fragmentation, all of which are propelled by LOVA propellant (RDX); RPG-11 uses reloadable ammunition consisting of the warhead and propellant charge, of which is loaded into the mouth of the launcher and manually locks into firing position but can be unlocked by reversing the insertion process. Users of the RPG-11, namely the TECT Armed Forces, enjoy the selection of warheads, the portability, and firepower granted by the weapon system.

In 2010, the TECT Armed Forces opened a bid to armament companies within the Empire to produce an anti-tank weapon for infantry forces. A number of bidders, including Wolf Armaments and Arrow Solution's DAW, entered the open bid to compete for the contract. Wolf Armaments' brought forth an anti-tank weapon they had previously been working on prior to open bid. Inspired by the RPG-7 and Panzerfaust 3, Wolf Armaments sought to design a similar weapon that could be reused but abandon without serious financial implications. Wolf Armaments had planned to present the design when it was further developed, but that was until an open bid was announced. The open bid forced Wolf Armaments to put Panzerfaust-11 at the forefront of development before other companies could ruin years of development. Wolf Armaments' Panzerfaust-11 impressed military leaders and won the corporation the bid.

The construction of the Panzerfaust-11 is done so using strong but relatively cheap materials that make the weapon system durable but also affordable. Most of the components (including exterior surface and essential pieces) are made of high-impact resistant hard plastics that protect the launcher from external damage. Metal components, including the internal liner of the tube, is made of special rust resistant Eglin Steel, which is a cheap but very reliable super alloy steel. The rear of the tube is filled with a plastic granulate, minimizing the backblast effect by utilizing the so-called recoilless countermass principle; this allows the Panzerfaust-11 to be safely fired from enclosed spaces since it does not have a significant backblast. Projectiles are launched using a firing bolt that activates the warhead's launch mechanism/propellant; warheads include the Standard Anti-Tank (SAT), Improved Anti-Tank (IAT), Bunker-Buster Warhead (BBW), High Explosive Fragmentation (HEF), and White Phosphorous Warhead (WPW). For safety reasons, the warhead will not arm itself until a certain amount of time has passed, by then the projectile is approximately five meters away - the warhead will automatically detonate once the projectile reaches its maximum range (eighteen hundred meters) to prevent defunct munitions from littering the battlefield. Panzerfaust-11 also comes with a safety release switch for arming the trigger, which you must release for the bolt to be able to connect to the projectile's propellant. Once ejected from the launcher, the projectile coasts to a safe distance (approximately five meters) and then the rocket motor is ignited, boosting it to its maximum speed, after which it coasts until impact or its maximum range/self destruction.

Aiming is done so by a telescopic sight that can be used day or night; it consists of an LED battery to illuminate during night time (adjustable), a reticle that presents range according to size (range finder), and a range adjusting control. This basic sight has since been replaced with a computerized variant that assists operators with range and eye issues; programing can allow for connection to infantry battle systems (such as Future Soldier) for greater efficiency. The sighting/firing unit itself consists of telescopic sight, an adjustable stock rest, a grip handle that is able to fold as well to minimize size or for preference, and a trigger mechanism that has a safety setting for arming of the warhead; said sighting/firing unit can be quickly detached and the launcher left behind if desired. The Panzerfaust-11 is used by the TECT Armed Forces for eliminating armored foes (light to heavy armor), infantry, defensive positions/structures, and other exposed hostile threats.

Name	Type/Warhead	Target	Penetration	Effective Range	Blast Radius
Standard Anti-Tank (SAT)	Hollow Charge; 110mm. warhead; LOVA propellant.	Light armor, infantry, structure.	RHA: 645mm.	20 meters to 300-400 meters.	Fragmentation up to 10 meters.
Improved Anti-Tank (IAT)	Hollow Charge, Tandem Warhead (designed to defeat reactive armor); 120mm. warhead; LOVA propellant.	Heavy armor, armor, reactive armor.	RHA: 825mm.	20 meters to 300-400 meters.	Fragmentation up to 13 meters.
Bunker Buster Warhead (BBW)	Hollow Charge, Tandem Charge, and Fragmentation Warhead; 110mm. warhead; LOVA propellant.	Hardened bunkers/buildings/defenses, light armor, soft targets.	RHA: 136mm.; Concrete: 510mm.; Sandbags: 1,000+ mm.	20 meters to 300 meters.	Fragmentation up to 20 meters, lethal at 15 meters.
High Explosive Fragmentation (HEF)	Hollow Charge, Fragmentation Warhead; 80mm. warhead; LOVA propellant.	Infantry, soft targets.	N/A.	20 meters to 300 meters.	Fragmentation up to 20 meters, lethal at 15 meters.
White Phosphorous Warhead (WPW)	Hollow Charge, White Phosphorous; 110mm. warhead; LOVA propellant.	Infantry, soft targets.	N/A.	20 meters to 300 meters.	WP spread of about 15-20 meters.