BackgroundThe RPG-7 was designed in Russia and first manufactured in 1961.
Although the technology is over fifty years old, the rocket launcher remains effective on the battlefield. It is extremely easy to use—young men are often tasked with the use of the RPG. RPG-7's are very cheap and easy to acquire in the Middle East, allowing them to become a staple in the arsenal of various militant organizations |
OperationThe RPG-7 has a very simple and easy-to-use design (it is constructed mostly of wood).
Minimal training is required to operate them. With two simple hard sights, the RPG is literally a "point-and-shoot" weapon. It has an effective range of up to 500 meters The two major rounds manufactured for the launcher are anti-personnel rockets, and anti-tank rockets |