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RPG-7

Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · Russia · 1960
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RPG-7

RPG-7
RPG-7 Photo: Michal Maňas · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
85
Effective Range
70
Lethality
80
Accuracy
65
Warhead Versatility
90
Reload Speed
85
Portability
95
Reliability
98
Low Backblast
100
Cost-Effectiveness
95
Origin Russia
ManufacturerQ3552663
CategoryRocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1960
Operators101 countries
Quantity9,000,000
Data Quality88%
84
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) MASS Rating
1/6
Early Cold War
1/39
All-Time
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
85
Effective Range
70
Lethality
80
Accuracy
65
Warhead Versatility
90
Reload Speed
85
Portability
95
Reliability
98
Low Backblast
100
Cost-Effectiveness
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category.
01 / Overview
RPG-7
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1960–
Quantity
9,000,000
Unit Price (current)
$435.376↗ 24% inflation · 2020→2025
Original Price
$350 (2020)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG) · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
98
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$435.376
Original: $350 (2020)
Inflation: +%24
84
rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category
ⓘ 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 Year1961
  • Weight6.3 kg
  • Calibre40 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity115 m/s
  • Effective Range330 m
  • Maximum Range700 m
  • Minimum Arming Range10 m
  • Rate of Fire4
  • Projectile Weight2,600 g
◇Warhead & Effect7MOD.7
◆Ammunition3MOD.3
  • Ammunition TypesPG-7V, PG-7VL, PG-7VR, OG-7V, TBG-7V
  • Reload Time0.5
  • Magazine / Drum Capacity1
▤Production4MOD.4
  • Total Production9,000,000
  • Unit Cost350 USD
  • Operators40
  • Variants10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1960Production started
  3. 1961Entered service
66
years in service
9,000,000
units produced
99
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries101country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
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 two‑stage explosive warhead that fires a small precursor charge to defeat reactive armor, then detonates a main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.
A munition utilizing atmospheric oxygen to generate a high-temperature explosion and prolonged blast wave, effective against enclosed targets.
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