RPG-75
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| RPG-75 | |
|---|---|
| File:RPG 75.jpg | |
| Type | Disposable recoilless gun |
| Place of origin | Czechoslovak Socialist Republic |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1975–present |
| Used by | |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1970s |
| Manufacturer | Zeveta a.s. File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.2 kg (7 lb) |
| Length | 633 mm (folded) / 890 mm (combat ready) |
| Cartridge | one 68mm projectile |
| Caliber | 68 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 189 m/s |
| Maximum firing range | 300 m |
| Sights | Leaf sight |
The RPG-75 is a portable, disposable, single-shot, recoilless smoothbore anti-tank weapon developed in the 1970s in Czechoslovakia. It fires a 68mm grenade with an effective range of 300 meters and maximum range of 1000 meters, and is intended to be used against light tanks and armoured tracked vehicles.[1]
Versions
[edit | edit source]- RPG-75-MP is an improved version with dual purpose projectile, consisting of both HEAT and thermobaric warheads.
- RPG-75-M is an improved version with HEAT projectile.
- RPG-75-TB is an improved version with thermobaric projectile, introduced in 2009.
- RPG-Nh-75 is designated for training ball firing. Identical with combat version, only with inert projectile.
- RPG-Cv-75 is designated for firing practice. Contains embedded 7.65 mm barrel - reusable.
- RPG-Šk-75 is designated for firing preparation, target aiming and triggering. Contains no explosive or spotting charge.
Specifications
[edit | edit source]- Length (folded for transport): 633 mm
- Length (combat ready): 890 mm
- Weight: 3.2 kg
- Weight of projectile: 0.8 kg
- Weight of explosive: 0.32 kg
- Bore diameter: 68 mm
- Maximum effective range against moving target: 200 metres
- Maximum effective range against fixed target: 300 metres
- Maximum range: 1 000 metres
- Penetration: 330 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA)
- Time of flight to autodestruction: 3 - 6 second
- Muzzle velocity: 189 metres per second
- Operating temperature: −40 to +50 °C
- Ammunition: projectile with HEAT warhead
Users
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