Infantry Anti-Tank Gun
A portable or towed anti-tank gun designed for use by infantry units to engage enemy tanks. These guns were relatively small but powerful, capable of penetrating tank armor at close range. The Panzerfaust and Bazooka were notable examples used during World War II.
Independent Tank Destroyer
A specialized armored vehicle designed solely for the purpose of destroying enemy tanks. These vehicles were often lightly armored but equipped with powerful anti-tank guns. The M18 Hellcat was a notable example used by the United States during World War II.
Ii-5: Infantry Support Weapons
A category of weapons designed to provide fire support for infantry units, including machine guns, mortars, and anti-tank weapons.
Hm. 1: Panther
A German tank destroyer based on the Panzer IV chassis, armed with a powerful 75mm gun. Known for its effectiveness against enemy tanks, particularly in the early stages of the war.
Hl. 6
The Henschel Hs 123 was a German close-support aircraft specifically designed for ground attack missions. It was known for its powerful anti-tank cannons, making it a formidable weapon against armored targets, but it was vulnerable in air combat.
Hk-52 (StuG III)
A German assault gun based on the Panzer III chassis. It was heavily armored and armed with a powerful 75mm gun, making it effective against enemy infantry and fortifications.
High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) Shell
An artillery projectile designed to penetrate armored targets using a shaped charge that focuses the explosive force.
High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) Rounds
A type of ammunition designed to penetrate armor by using a shaped charge that focuses the explosive energy into a jet of molten metal. Widely used by both sides in World War II, these rounds proved effective against heavier tanks.
Hg-36: High-Velocity Gun
A type of gun that fires projectiles at very high speeds. High-velocity guns were widely used in World War II for both anti-aircraft and anti-tank roles.
Henschel Hs 123 (Germany)
A German dive bomber designed for close air support and anti-tank operations. It was considered effective in the early stages of World War II but was later overshadowed by newer designs.