The Heavy Gustav, a colossal 800mm caliber railway gun, stands as one of the most terrifying and awe-inspiring weapons ever built. Weighing a staggering 1,350 tons and capable of firing a 7-ton ...

The individual rounds are relatively inexpensive, and the launcher weighs just 14 pounds. Older M2CG Carl Gustav with a paratrooper of the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate), Lithuania, 2015.

The Carl Gustav and the AT4 are some of the most popular anti-tank systems in the world. While the “dumb” rockets both launchers fire may seem outdated in a world full of anti-tank guided ...

A single round for the Carl Gustaf can weigh nearly 10 pounds. The shell leaves the gun's barrel at more than 500 miles per hour.

The M3 Carl Gustav recoilless rifle was introduced in 1946. It's been around long enough that many armies who've used the firearm have now discarded it. They may regret that decision, though, as ...

The German Heavy Gustav was the largest gun ever built. It was more than 150 feet long, 40 feet tall and weighed almost 1,500 tons. The steel giant Krupp A.G. made only two, and neither worked well.

In 1946, Gevärsfaktori announced the new and improved Carl Gustaf 8.4 cm recoilless rifle. A few versions were released over the years, dubbed the M1 and M2 by the U.S. military.