What is a Super Bazooka?

The American M20 "Super Bazooka" was the pinnacle of design regarding the classic World War 2-era M1 "Bazooka" line. In its original form debuting in late-1942, the portable, shoulder-fired weapon fired a 2.36" rocket projectile capable of defeating armor 3" (76mm) thick at range.

What was a bazooka used for in WW2?

A bazooka ( / bəˈzuːkə /) is a man-portable recoilless anti-tank rocket launcher weapon, widely deployed by the United States Army, especially during World War II. Also referred to as the "stovepipe", the innovative bazooka was among the first generation of rocket-propelled anti-tank weapons used in infantry combat.

Is the bazooka still used today?

While other designs have come about, the basic principles are still in use today, and "bazooka" is still a recognized nickname for the entire class of weapon. The M9A1 was introduced in 1944 and would see America through the close of World War II.