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.

The RPG-7 Rocket Launcher was designed in Mother Russia. It is a portable, unguided shoulder-launched rocket-propelled, grenade launcher that can be used to launch anti-tank and rocket-propelled grenades.

Nov 7, 2011 · The RPG-7 is a recoilless, shoulder-fired, muzzle-loaded, reloadable, antitank grenade launcher. It fires a variety of 85-mm rocket-assisted grenades from a 40-mm smoothbore launcher tube.

Armor RPG-7 is a dynamic-reactive weapon with a smooth bore barrel, designed to destroy tanks, self-propelled guns and other enemy armored vehicles. In addition, it can be used to destroy and silence enemy manpower hidden in light-type shelters and brick buildings.

Jan 7, 2025 · The RPG-7 is a Russian-made anti-tank grenade launcher. When the development of the RPG-2’s replacement began in May 1958, the GSKB-47 Design Bureau’s goal was to improve the RPG-2 concept and produce a weapon with increased range, greater accuracy, and a more lethal warhead.

The Soviet era design referred to generically now as the RPG-7 was the fruit of decades of design development in many countries: there were forces that had to come together in a perfect storm to father this excellent weapon system.

The RPG-7 was the primary rocket launcher of all Soviet forces and their allies. It has been acquired by over 80 nations and is mainly used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Over 15 nations have produced direct copies or further developments of the RPG-7.

Apr 29, 2022 · The RPG-7 ("Ruchnoy Protivotankoviy Granatomet") was the follow-up in the family of Soviet-originated "RPG" man-portable, shoulder-fired, anti-tank rocket launchers (generically referred to as "RPGs").

Nov 26, 2024 · Explore the rich history, operational prowess, and future potential of the RPG-7 (rocket-propelled grenade launcher). Uncover its role in notable conflicts and its impact on modern warfare.

40 mm anti tank rocket launcher (RPG-7) is an effective weapon system used against moving targets including armored vehicles, light battle tanks and fortifications. RPG-7 is a battle proven weapon combining high precision, light weight and . ability to be used under in …