In August 2006, in al-Amarah, in Iraq, a Soviet RPG-29 damaged the front underside of a Challenger 2 tank, detonating ERA in the area of the driver's cabin. The driver lost part of a foot and two more of the crew were injured, but the driver was …

The RPG-7 [a] is a portable, reusable, unguided, shoulder-launched, anti-tank, rocket launcher. The RPG-7 and its predecessor, the RPG-2, were designed by the Soviet Union, and are now manufactured by the Russian company Bazalt. The weapon has the GRAU index (Russian armed forces index) 6G3.

During the Iraqi Civil War, ISIL has used RPG-29s in Iraq, probably ones taken in Syria. And anti-ISIL Shia militias in Iraq have also used RPG-29s, the Iranian produced "Ghadir", which was supplied by Iran.

Jul 4, 2003 · ARIFJAN, Kuwait — American convoys delivering supplies to the troops in Iraq are being attacked more frequently than during the war. The insurgents have become more proficient in their weapon of...

Jul 6, 2003 · On June 10, one American soldier was killed and another wounded when Iraqi attackers fired RPGs at a squad manning a weapons collection point in Baghdad. American forces have dubbed one...

The RPG-7 has become a weapon of choice among terrorists and insurgents. Somali militiamen used RPG-7s to down two U.S. Army helicopters in Mogadishu in 1993. The RPG-7 is commonly used by enemy forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, who employ them against vehicle convoys, checkpoints and helicopters.

Oct 17, 2013 · Two RKG-3 hand grenades wobbled through the air, thrown simultaneously by a pair of young Iraqi men. The small chute on each grenade opened, stabilizing the ordnance in flight and orienting...

To analyze the problems caused by the RPG-7 in Iraq, one must understand the weapon and the tactics used to employ it, and analyze how these two factors relate to close combat and the physical environment in Iraq.

Jul 26, 2006 · In post war Iraq, RPGs have caused over fifty percent of U.S. soldiers killed in action. In Iraq, the US Army is using reactive armor to protect the Bradley M2, while the new Stryker APC is using an interim Slat Armor until the new …

Jun 13, 2024 · As one of the most widely used rocket-propelled grenade launchers globally, the RPG-7 played a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of warfare in Iraq. Its introduction revolutionized combat strategies, offering insurgents a portable and potent weapon capable of inflicting substantial damage on armored vehicles and fortified positions.