Simple Mechanical Sight Designs for the VIPER Light Antitank Weapon

摘要

Peep and post sights for use on a light antitank weapon were designed and fabricated. Two types were examined. One type had a rear peep whose height was adjustable in 50-meter range increments and a rifle type front post. The other type had a fixed peep height and a front reticle with range lines. All sights had daylight and low-light level peeps, and were designed for a combination of fixed QE and conventional firing techniques. The adjustable peep designs were stored and erected set at a fixed QE (or battle-sight) range setting. End caps and shoulder stop designs were also examined. A modification of one sight design was selected for use on VIPER which will replace the M72A2 LAW. (Author)