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Originally Posted by rcaf_777
I don't see the need for AT guns when there are more portable systems like the Swedish Carl Gustav, RPG-7/9 or the US one shot disposal series like the M-72 or the Dragoon. These systems are easier to conceal use a two man crew versus three for four AT Gun not mention that the crew and easy shoot and scoot on foot or with small vehicle.
On other not I’m an ex tow crewman and it takes one or two minutes to change a missile not several, and I’m sure if you under fire it would less.
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Light, man-portable AT systems (pre-Javelin/Tankbreaker), especially unguided ones like the LAW, have limited range and relatively modest armor penetration capabilities, especially against newer composite and reactive armors. An M-72 LAW might be able to take out a T-55, but its not likely to do much to a T-72 with ERA (apart from a mobility kill).
As for reload times, in combat, with people shooting at you, do you move faster or slower? It seems that rushing it would be a recipe for error.