RPG-75
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 a maximum range of 1000 meters, intended for use against light tanks and armoured track vehicles.
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RPG-75
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- rocket-propelled grenade.
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- Czechoslovakia.
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The RPG-75-MP is an improved version with dual-purpose projectiles, consisting of both HEAT and thermobaric warheads. RPG-75-M is an improved version with HEAT projectiles. RPG-75-TB is an improved version with thermobaric projectiles, introduced in 2009. RPG-Nh-75 is designated for training ball firing. Identical to the combat version, only with inert projectiles. RPG-Cv-75 is designated for firing practice. Contains an embedded 7.65 mm barrel - reusable. RPG-Šk-75 is designated for firing preparation, target aiming, and triggering. Contains no explosive or spotting charge.
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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 a moving target: 200 metres Maximum effective range against a fixed target: 300 metres Maximum range: 1000 metres Penetration: 330 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) Time of flight to auto-destruction: 3 - 6 seconds Muzzle velocity: 189 metres per second Operating temperature: −40 to +50 °C Ammunition: projectile with HEAT warhead
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RPG-75 is associated with Czechoslovakia.
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- 1.RPG-75. saafmuseum.org.
- 2.Heitman, Helmoed-Romer. Modern African Wars (3): South-West Africa. Osprey Publishing. 33. 1991. 978-1-85532-122-9.
- 3.World Infantry Weapons: Sierra Leone. 2013.
- 4.More Arms Trafficking? Czech Weapon Appears Syria Report. syriareport.net.
- 5.Roblin, Sebastien. Pictures and Video: The West Is Giving Thousands of Tank and Aircraft-Busting Missiles to Ukraine. 19FortyFive. 2022-03-04.
- 6.Valgear. RPG 75M (Czechoslovakia). YouTube.
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