The SMAW max effective range against a tank-sized target is which distance?

The SMAW max effective range against a tank-sized target is which distance?

• A. 250 m
• B. 750 m
• C. 500 m
• D. 1000 m

Answer: (B)

The maximum effective range against a tank-sized target is about 750 meters. This distance reflects the point at which a trained operator can still deliver a round with enough energy and accuracy to reliably defeat armor, while the projectile’s flight time, ballistic drop, and dispersion remain within a range where hits are probable on a large target like a tank. Beyond this range, time of flight increases and the weapon’s accuracy and penetration capability drop, making hits less reliable even against a big target. The other distances are either comfortably within range (shorter distances) or exceed what the weapon can reliably defeat armor at (longer distance), so 750 meters is the limit for effective engagement of tank-sized targets with the SMAW.

The maximum effective range against a tank-sized target is about 750 meters. This distance reflects the point at which a trained operator can still deliver a round with enough energy and accuracy to reliably defeat armor, while the projectile’s flight time, ballistic drop, and dispersion remain within a range where hits are probable on a large target like a tank. Beyond this range, time of flight increases and the weapon’s accuracy and penetration capability drop, making hits less reliable even against a big target. The other distances are either comfortably within range (shorter distances) or exceed what the weapon can reliably defeat armor at (longer distance), so 750 meters is the limit for effective engagement of tank-sized targets with the SMAW.