B41

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • B41: The designation for a specific model of Soviet-era anti-tank grenade launcher. The name is a Vietnamese military code for this weapon system, known for its effective range of up to 500 meters.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Người lính được trang bị súng B41. (The soldier was equipped with a B41 launcher.)
    • B41 là một vũ khí chống tăng hiệu quả trong chiến tranh. (The B41 was an effective anti-tank weapon in the war.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is almost exclusively used in historical and military contexts, particularly regarding the Vietnam War era. It refers specifically to the weapon system, not to ammunition or other components.
Variants and Related Words
  • Súng chống tăng: (n) Anti-tank gun.
  • Súng phóng lựu: (n) Grenade launcher.
Synonyms
  • RPG-2: A common Western/NATO identification for a similar or identical weapon system to which the B41 designation often refers.
  • Anti-tank grenade launcher: The general category of weapon.
Notes on Usage
  • "B41" is a fixed, proper noun designation. It is not used figuratively or in idiomatic expressions.
  • In English-language texts, it is typically written as "B41" without translation.