Why are RPG 7 so popular?

The ruggedness, simplicity, low cost, and effectiveness of the RPG-7 has made it the most widely used anti-armor weapon in the world. Currently around 40 countries use the weapon; it is manufactured in several variants by nine countries. It is popular with irregular and guerrilla forces.

Is the RPG-7 still effective?

Very effective. Even if one is using the old design RPG-7 HEAT warhead, the rocket can penetrate up to 260mm, enough to pen every mass produced WWII era tank from the front. It also has maximum range of 500m, several times longer than the best WWII era AT rocket.

What is the American equivalent of RPG-7?

The Precision Shoulder-fired Rocket Launcher-1 also known as the (PSRL-1) is a modified American clone of the Soviet/Russian RPG-7 shoulder-fired rocket-propelled grenade launcher developed by AirTronic USA.

Do Americans use RPG-7?

No. Yes. If by 'RPG' you mean like the Russian RPG-7 and series of related weapons then no, although US Army Special Forces Weapons Sergeants (18B) , and some others like the MP pictured below, are trained in their use and maintenance for the purpose of training some of our foreign allies who use them.

What is the disadvantage of the RPG-7?

The main disadvantages with the RPG-7 are its low movement speed and slow reload.

RPG-7 the Glorious Soviet Army's Anti Tank Weapon

Will an RPG destroy a tank?

RPG-7G is a portable, unguided, shoulder-launched, anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher. is one of the most widely spread and popular weapon in the world. Its purpose is to destroy opponent's heavily armored tanks, light armored vehicles, fire points and troops.

Why doesn t the U.S. military use RPGs?

Originally Answered: Why doesn't the U.S. Army use RPG's? The US Army doesn't use RPGs because it has superior weapons in the AT4 , the FGM-148 Javelin , the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle and the M72 LAW .

Can a U.S. citizen legally own an RPG?

They are legal in the USA.

An RPG-7 and similar weapons fall under the “Destructive Devices” category of NFA weapons. Provided you find one for sale or manage to import it and the grenades, pay the $200 transfer tax for the launcher and each grenade and do a Form 4 for each, you can own them.

Can a RPG-7 destroy a Russian tank?

The RPG-7 has no effect even against older tanks, like a T-55. It's only useful against infantry.

Can RPG-7 penetrate Abrams?

Since most of the readily available RPG-7 rounds cannot penetrate M1 Abrams tank armor from almost any angle, it is primarily effective against soft-skinned or lightly armored vehicles, and infantry.

Can RPG-7 be fired indoors?

The RPG-7 has been a standard weapon in the Israeli inventory since 1967. It has been used in Northern Ireland where it has been reportedly fired from inside buildings.

Can an RPG-7 take down a helicopter?

It has long been acknowledged that military helicopters are vulnerable to ground-launched threats, in particular, the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade.

Can an M1 Abrams survive an RPG?

An Abrams can often survive an incoming hit from an RPG or even anti-tank missile in some circumstances, and it is just not yet clear if there are yet lightweight armor materials able to do this.

How many M1 Abrams were destroyed?

A total of 23 M1A1s were damaged or destroyed during the war. Of the nine Abrams tanks destroyed, seven were destroyed by friendly fire and two intentionally destroyed to prevent capture by the Iraqi Army. Some others took minor combat damage, with little effect on their operational readiness.

Can RPG break bullet proof glass?

Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG): An RPG is a shoulder-fired missile that will obliterate any form of bulletproof glass that is currently on the market.

Can you legally throw a grenade?

Hand grenades are regulated under the National Firearms Act ("NFA"), a federal law first passed in 1934 and amended by the Crime Control Act of 1968. The 1968 amendments made it illegal to possess "destructive devices," which includes grenades. (26 U.S.C. § 5801.)

Can you legally own a grenade?

Destructive devices include explosive, incendiary or poison gas bombs, grenades, rockets, missiles, mines, and similar devices. Molotov cocktails, or glass bottles filled with gasoline that ignite their fuse when broken, are destructive devices and thus illegal to possess under federal law.

Can a civilian own a bazooka?

Possessing a destructive device is illegal in California, if it can be proven in court who it belongs to and that the person knew it was a destructive device.

What RPG do Marines use?

Affiliation. The M5 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) is a portable, shoulder-fired, reloadable, semi-automatic unguided anti-armor rocket-propelled grenade launcher used by United States Colonial Marine Corps as their standard issue RPG.

How much armor can an RPG penetrate?

The initial velocity of the rocket is 117 meters per second that increases up to 294 meters per second when the rocket assist engages. At full speed, it can penetrate up to 13 inches of armor at zero degrees.

How much does it cost to shoot an RPG?

The prices for most of the guns were around $1-$2 per bullet. The cost of firing an RPG, Priceless. Just kidding, the cost of shooting the RPG is $300 for one shot. At first I thought, it was way to expensive and there was no way I could justify throwing down so much money for one shot.

Can a bullet set off an RPG?

Yes, generally the munition will explode on contact. There are a couple minor exceptions. The first is that some munitions have a built-in self-destruct mechanism.

Can you fire an RPG indoors?

The TRADOC bulletin provides anecdotal commentary that the RPG-7 has been fired from within buildings, which agrees with the two-stage design. It is stated that only a 2 metres (6.6 feet) standoff to a rear obstruction is needed for use inside rooms or fortifications.

Do Russians still use RPG?

The most recent RPG, the RPG-29, was adopted in the waning days of the Soviet Union in 1991 and is in frontline service with Russian Ground Forces today.

What is the deadliest tank in the world?

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