RPG-75

RPG-75
RPG-75
Type	Disposable recoilless gun
Place of origin	Czechoslovakia
Service history
In service	1975–present
Used by	See § Users
Wars	South African Border War; Iraq War; Russo-Georgian War; Syrian Civil War; Russian invasion of Ukraine;
Production history
Designed	1970s
Manufacturer	Zeveta a.s.
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 a maximum range of 1000 meters, intended for use against light tanks and armoured track vehicles.

Versions

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.