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What Does SMAW Stand For?

SMAW stands for Shoulder Launched Multi Purpose Assault Weapon

The Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) is a shoulder-launched rocket weapon, based on the Israeli B-300, with the primary function of being a portable assault weapon (e.g. bunker buster) and a secondary anti-armor rocket launcher. It was introduced to the United States armed forces in 1984. It has a maximum range of 500 metres (550 yd) against a tank-sized target.

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Added on 27/07/2012 | Edit this acronym