Talk:Panzerschreck

From what I gather, the versions with "blast shield removed" might actually be a different model. The real name of this weapon is Raketenpanzerbüchse (RPzB) and the first model, RPzB 43, had no shield; apparently this meant that the user had to wear a gas mask to protect them from getting a faceful of rocket exhaust. The shield was added on the later RPzB 54 model (which also had improved iron sights), and there was also the RPzB 54/1 which used an improved rocket, not that there would be any useful way to tell that externally. Evil Tim 07:43, 16 May 2012 (CDT)

Quick question, when was the 54 model introduced? I would assume 1954 but would like to know for certain - It seems to be the version used in all these WWII films and games but I'd like to know specifically if those are anachronistic appearances or not (Wouldn't surprise me, we've many times seen post-war 'Super-Bazookas' in WWII films as well). StanTheMan (talk) 20:25, 10 December 2014 (EST)

The 54 was introduced pretty quickly after the original 43 model, later the same year (1943), hence why the original model is comparatively rare. I have no idea where the number comes from though. --commando552 (talk) 20:31, 10 December 2014 (EST)

Stupid Question

Can shield of this gun protect from bullets? --Dannyguns (talk) 05:42, 2 January 2017 (EST)