| Heller Anti-tank Rocket Luncher | |
| Designer: | Placeholder |
| Velocity: | 715 ft/s |
| Max Range: | 2,860 yards |
| Range: | 450 yards |
| Weight: | 15.2kg (33.5 lb) |
| Length: | 137.2cm (54 inches) |
| Production Date: | 1954-1967 |
| Design Date: | Placeholder |
| Used By: | Canadian Armed Forces |
| Service: | 1954-1967 |
| Is Artillery: | Yes |
| Is Explosive: | Yes |
| Is Ranged: | Yes |
| Type: | Recoilless Rocket Anti-Tank Weapon |
| Origin: | Canada |
| Rate: | ~5 rpm |
The Heller was a Canadian antitank rocket launcher produced and fielded in 1954, replaced by M20 "Super Bazooka" and Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle after 1967.
The Heller was in production from 1954[1] and remained in service until 1967.[2] The Heller fired a 3.2inches high explosive anti-tank projectile that was capable of penetrating 11inches of rolled homogeneous armor when struck at a 90-degree angle of impact.[3] It replaced the US Bazooka, providing both longer range and greatly increased penetration. It was in turn replaced by the US M20 "Super Bazooka" which had even higher performance and a somewhat simpler setup, and these were in turn replaced by the 84-mm MAW.
From manual:[4]
Length of launcher: 54 inches
Weight of launcher tube and tripod: approx. 28.5lbs
Weight of rangefinder sight: approx. 5 lbs
HE A tk rocket penetration (homogeneous armour): over 11 inches at 90 degrees, Approx. 5 Inches at 64 degrees angle of strike.
Max range: 2,860 yards
Opening range (first round hit): 300 yards
Maximum effective range: 450 yards
Muzzle velocity: 715 feet per second.
Max rate of fire: 5 rounds per minute.