RPG-2 Technical Data

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Designation:

Ruchnoi Protivotankovii Granatomet (RPG-2)

Manufacturer:

Unknown at this time - Tula?

Year Adopted:

Unknown at this time (Early 1950's)

Operational Status:

Russia - Obsolete, no longer in use

People's Republic of China - In reserve service.

Other Known Users - North Korea.

Ammunition

PG-2 High Explosive Rocket

Method of Operation

Single Stage, Unguided Black Powder Rocket

Selector:

Fire and Safe

Weight:

2.86 kg (launcher only)
4.48 kg (launcher and rocket)

Effective Range:

100 meters (310 feet)

Length:

95.0 cm (launcher only)
120.0 cm (launcher and rocket)

Sights:
     Sight Range:

Flip up post sights
150 meters (450 feet)

Rate of Fire:

Up to 6 shots per minute

Armor penetration:
(Against homogeneous steel armor at 0 degrees)

  
180 millimeters
7.17 inches

Muzzle Velocity:
Maximum Velocity:

84 meters/second
84 meters/second