recoilless rifle

Portable weapon that functions by balancing thrust; to prevent recoil, a projectile and a gas jet are projected in opposite directions.

cocking lever

Device used to cock the weapon.

front grip

Handle used to grip the front of the rifle and aim it.

trigger

Device that is pressed to fire the weapon.

venturi

Exhaust tube for gases released by the explosion; the forward thrust generated by these gases offsets the rear thrust of the explosion.

venturi fastening lever

Device that attaches the venturi to the barrel.

firing mechanism

Mechanism that fires the projectile.

shoulder rest

Part that holds the rifle against the shooter’s shoulder.

barrel

Cylindrical tube used to fire projectiles.

antitank rocket

Bursting charge for destroying armored vehicles.