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The Armbrust ("Crossbow" in German) is a disposable single-shot anti-tank weapon suited for urban conditions, developed by Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm company in late 1970s.
Using Devis-type recoilless launch system, the Armbrust has no significant backblast, and meter distance behind firer is enough for safety. Recoil is dampened using plastic counter-mass in form of flakes. Powder gases are locked in the launch tube after the shot, contained by two plungers, through which they push out charge and counter-mass.
The whole system is reminiscent of silenced ammo, used in Russian PSS pistol and OTs-38 revolver. Similarly, the Armbrust gives no flash or loud sounds. The launch tube is hot after the launch, but since it's discarded right after, it's not a big concern.
The Armbrust is made out of cheap light materials - launching tube is fiberglass. It fires shaped charge warhead. Sights are placed on the left side of tube. It uses pieso-electric ignition mechanism. Grip is folding for more compact storage. Grip also acts as safety - while it's folded, trigger is blocked.
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