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The photo above depicts a rifle grenade
launcher (bottom left) an RPG-7 and an
RPG-2. This photograph and many others, plus
works of art were discovered by 5RAR during
a bunker system search in 1969.
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The RPG-7 (CHICOM
Type-69) is a muzzle loaded, shoulder fired anti-tank
grenade launcher. The VC and NVA used the RPG7V, a
Soviet produced short-range, anti-Armour,
rocket-propelled grenade, from 1967 against armoured
vehicles, defensive positions, personnel and even
helicopters. This smooth bore, recoilless weapon
consists of a launcher tube fitted with a simple iron
sight or a more sophisticated telescopic range-finding
sight, and a HEAT rocket grenade projectile with a
calibre of 40mm.
The RPG-7 has an effective range of 300
metres against moving targets and up to 500 metres
against stationary targets. The projectile explodes
either on impact or at its maximum range of 920 meters.
Calibre:
40 mm (1.57")
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Length: 95 cm (37") |
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