The abrupt acceleration of the grenade leaving the launcher triggers a piezoelectric fuze that ignites the primer (pyro-retarding gunpowder mixture). This then ignites the squib of nitro, thereby activating the rocket propulsion system (sustainer motor) …

The rocket motor [b] ignites after 10 m (33 ft) and sustains flight out to 500 m (1,600 ft) at a maximum velocity of 295 m/s (970 ft/s). The grenade is stabilized by two sets of fins that deploy in-flight: one large set on the stabilizer pipe to maintain direction and a …

At the rear of an RPG-18, just like in the LAW M72, there is a plastic tube with fast burning explosive powder in it that takes the mechanically fired primer gases and transmits the ignition to the rear of the rocket tube to ignite the propellant.

This bulletin describes the RPG-7: how it works, the capabilities and weaknesses of the weapon, its crew training and its tactical employment. These factors provide considerations for developing effective countermeasures against the RPG-7 and, finally, thoughts on training to insure countermeasures are learned before the battle starts.

The RPG-7 is a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, firing a range of projectiles, however, they are primarily anti-tank in nature. The RPG-7 is designed to be carried and operated by one user,...

On the right, the outer ribbed cone is the standoff, and it creates the outer path of the ignition circuit that continues the entire length of the warhead. Just underneath it, observe the inner cone that creates the inner electrical path.

RPG-7 uses mechanical ignition system with manually cocked external hammer, and a single-action trigger. Because of this, grenade must be properly aligned with the firing mechanism upon loading. Each AT grenade consists of a large-caliber HEAT warhead with base fuze, with the 40mm diameter rocket engine behind.

Several years in the making, announcing AZAO's line of ammunition for the RPG-2 & RPG-7 launch platforms. Sold complete without black powder for the launch charge. Includes a 2-piece warhead, finned stem assembly, ignition primer, launch charge assembly and …

The Soviet era design referred to generically now as the RPG-7 was the fruit of decades of design development in many countries: there were forces that had to come together in a perfect storm to father this excellent weapon system.

The RPG-7 Knut (Knout) remains the standard man-portable short-range anti-tank weapon of the former Warsaw Pact countries and their allies. It has had wide operational use since it was introduced in 1962 and it remains an effective and efficient weapon.