The Jefferis Gun: PIAT's Forgotten Older Brother

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This is the Jefferis Gun, an early prototype Anti-Tank launcher of what would eventually become the PIAT launcher. Functionally, it is quite similar, but the primary difference between it and the PIAT in-game would be the use of early Mk.I bombs rather than the Mk.III or Mk.IV Bombs used on the PIAT in-game. The Mk.I bombs use Nobel’s 808 explosive filler rather than 50/50 RDX/TNT of the latter bombs, resulting in only 76mm (3 inches) of penetration.

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After the war, there was contention between Jefferis and Blacker on who actually designed the PIAT. It’s safe to say, the Jefferis Gun was definitely a stepping stone in it’s development.

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Images provided by Ed Francis (Armoured Archives)

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I have to say if this is any bit alike to the performance of the piat I’m not interested in it whatsoever… but I can’t be bothered to invest time into determining if that’s true or not

Although I am definitely not interested in more premiums which only have a unique ability or build able line rocket arty, ag2 or this new jap squad

That’s not how you introduce premiums which can change their primarily either.