USCMC M78C PIG

The M78C Canister is an insert used along with the main body of the M84 Rocket launcher to create the Phased-Plasma Infantry Gun (PIG). The M78C is a 15 mW phased plasma system firing vaporized Cadmium Telluride pellets from a 30 rd feed located at the rear of the system. The fast-discharge system powering the gun’s laser and magnetic coil is fed from a 4 mW hydrogen fuel cell in the power pack. The firing cycle takes 3 seconds, most of which time is taken up by the powering up of the discharge generator. The penetrating power of the system is considerable, and it is claimed to be able to breach the flank armor of a heavy tank at 1,000 m.