RPG-2

The RPG-2 (Ruchnoy Protivotankovyy Granatomyot) is a Soviet-era, portable rocket-propelled grenade launcher introduced in 1946. It was designed to be simple, durable, and inexpensive, making it widely used by various countries. The weapon fires two types of rounds: HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) for armored targets and high-explosive for softer targets. It has seen extensive use in conflicts such as the Korean War, Vietnam War, Arab-Israeli conflicts, and numerous insurgencies. The RPG-2 is shoulder-fired, weighing 4.46 kg when loaded, with a total length of 95 cm. It utilizes an optical sight for targeting and has an effective range of up to 150 meters against armor and 200 meters for high-explosive rounds. The muzzle velocity is 84 m/s, capable of penetrating up to 180 mm of armor. Reloading takes approximately 10 seconds. Throughout its operational history, the RPG-2 was employed by the Soviet Union in Korea, China during the same conflict, North Vietnam and Viet Cong forces in the Vietnam War, Arab forces in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and various insurgencies globally, including those involving the Taliban. Its reliability and simplicity have made it a popular choice in numerous conflicts. Variants of the RPG-2 include the RPG-2N with a night sight, North Vietnamese B40 and B50 models, the Chinese Type 56, and the Yugoslavian M57, among others. The RPG-2 has been used by several countries currently, including North Korea, Somalia, Syria, and Thailand. Former users encompass many nations such as Albania, Angola, Bulgaria, China, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Laos, ...