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PIAT, or Projector Infantry Anti-Tank, a British hand-held spigot weapon which was developed by MD1 and went into production in mid-1942 (see Figure). It fired a shaped charge (see explosives) round with fins to stabilize it, and was effective up to 90 m. (100 yd.). See rocket weapons for other hand-held anti-tank weapons.

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PIAT

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PIAT Military projector infantry antitank (portable weapon)

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FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "PIAT." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "PIAT." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O25-PIAT.html

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