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Old 02-26-2009, 04:51 AM
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The backblast danger area for the 84mm L14A1 SRAAW (Carl Gustav) is listed as "60 metres long x 800 mils (45 degrees) from the axis".
The M72 has a danger area of 40 metres with the same angle as the 84mm.

From http://www.nvbmb.nl/downloads/b-gl-314-008pt-001.pdf
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18. Backblast Area. The M72E5. The propellant gases escape to the rear of the launcher and can cause severe injury to personnel and damage to equipment located within close proximity to the breech of the launcher (Figure 5-3). The danger zone extends 40 metres to the rear of the launcher and has a base of 1600 mils. All personnel, equipment and flammable materials must be clear of this area. The total backblast danger area is 175 metres deep and includes a burst danger area in which no personnel are allowed. During training, the 40 metre danger area should be marked off and kept clear of all personnel and equipment. Forward danger area templates for both stationary and moving targets are shown
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