RPG7
RPG7 40 mm Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher
Reloadable 40 mm shoulder-fired rocket propelled grenade launcher built around a 960 mm steel monoblock tube, effective to 500 m.
Also written: 40, 40 mm NATO standard
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Specification
| Calibre | 40 mm |
|---|---|
| Type | One barrel, single shot, reloadable |
| Overall length | 960 mm |
| Weight when empty | < 7 kg |
| Muzzle velocity, anti-tank grenade | 120 m/s to 140 m/s |
| Maximum velocity, anti-tank grenade | 300 m/s |
| Effective range, anti-tank grenade | 500 m |
| Armour penetration | 760 mm |
| Brick penetration | 2000 mm |
| Concrete penetration | 1500 mm |
| Muzzle velocity, fragmentation grenade | 70 m/s to 152 m/s |
| Maximum range, fragmentation grenade | 2000 m |
| Rate of fire | 4-6 rounds/min |
| Main assemblies | Launcher tube, trigger mechanism, firing pin mechanism, rear handle, optical sight |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract.