Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category.
01 / Overview
RPG-26
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG) · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Weapon Typerocket-propelled grenade launcher
- Service Entry Year1985
- Weight0.003 kg
- Calibre72.5 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
- Action Typesingle-shot
- Crew1
- Single-Use / DisposableYes
- Shoulder-FiredYes
- Reload Typedisposable
- Sight TypeIron sights
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity144 m/s
- Effective Range250 m
- Projectile Weight1,800 g
◇Warhead & Effect6MOD.6
- Warhead TypeHEAT
- Penetration (RHA)440 mm
- HE RoundNo
- HEAT RoundYes
- Tandem ChargeNo
- Thermobaric RoundNo
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition Types72.5mm HEAT rocket
- Magazine / Drum Capacity1
▤Production1MOD.1
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
41
years in service
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG) RANKING Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
23ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG)10COLD WAR · ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG)932RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS2PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theRocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
High-explosive anti-tank round fired from underbarrel grenade launchers, designed to penetrate armored targets using a shaped charge warhead.
A portable rocket or missile launcher designed to be operated by a single soldier from the shoulder.
A single-use or disposable underbarrel grenade launcher is a type that is intended to be used once and then discarded, often due to its low cost or limited functionality.
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