Panzerabwehrkanone, usually referred to as Pak, is the German term for anti-tank gun. Before and during World War II, the German Army produced a series of 13 anti-tank guns which they designated Panzerabwehrkanone, i.e. Pak. In addition, they produced a weapon designated an anti-tank rifle, which is generally considered to be an anti-tank gun; another gun they designated Panzerabwehrwerfer (PAW) the anti-tank launcher.