RPG-7 | The 60-year old enemy of the armour

We are investigating the RPG-7, the weapon without which war is unthinkable. #RPG7 #antitank #rocket
Which requirements did pave the way for the development of the RPG-7?
What are the features of the RPG-7's rockets?
Is it a really good anti-aircraft weapon?
What do the RPG-7's combat experiences tell us?
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Historical background
02:11 Programme history
02:54 Main variants, local production models, clones, derivatives (RPG-7D, model TIP-57, ATGL-L, Type 69, PG-7, Sageg, Al-Nassira, MA-10, AG-7, Sinar, PSRL-1, B41, N-2, AGI 3x40)
04:03 Design
07:03 Specifications
07:32 PG-7V, PG-7VL, PG-7VR, OG-7V, TBG-7V rockets
08:37 Combat experiences
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[@pyeitme508]

WOW

[@realtalk6195]

Please do a video covering the RPG-16, RPG-29 and RPG-32 and how they compare to the RPG-7.

[@minhmeo9506]

Even when more deadly shoulder-fired anti-tank weapons like the RPG-29 were widely used, it still could not completely replace the RPG-7, shows how the simplicity and convenience of the RPG-7 has built up its icon over the years. Equipping it with better warheads, using smarter and unique tactics, the RPG-7 will still be as deadly as it was when it first appeared 70 years ago.

[@suprememasteroftheuniverse]

Nope, it's because they have loads of it rusting so it's cheap.

[@user-sg6zh6vr7h]

Even with the "newer" warheads like the tandem and thermobaric munitions, it really is showing it's age. The tandem round also has a stupidly low muzzle velocity and very high muzzle drop so you'll be quite lucky to hit an enemy vehicle even 200 meters away. The only reason the rpg 7 is still widely used is because its cheap and theres a lot of old rounds in circulation that poor nations or rebel groups would gladly accept. For modern armies, specially infantry, that want a fighting chance against peer to peer armor? Not a chance.

[@jerryle379]

@@user-sg6zh6vr7h still good for urban combat with tandem , normal rpg still can do work on if and APC it pretty much a at4 or carl Gustav for squad , for tank there is rpg29 and newer stuff for platoon level

[@user-sg6zh6vr7h]

@@jerryle379 i agree, rpg is still usable for light armor and anti infantry. Although the tandem is probably very suicidal to be honest. Better than nothing though

[@w0t3rdog]

I mean, Pskott 86 (AT4) have been around about as long as the RPG7. And it too is still relevant. And the Granatgevär M/86 (carl Gustaf) have basically existed since 1948, and it too is still rocking.

[@thestormofwar]

"Just because something's old doesn't mean you throw it away." Weapons like that will always have some utility. Have to respect it.

[@pratyushojha]

the beauty of RPG 7 is that the size of the warheads is not dependent on the diameter of the launch tube. making it capable of being fitted with different sizes of warheads.

[@Broken-Flesh]

@@pratyushojha Its crazy how long certain military technology is still useful decades after it was made.

[@rynehall9990]

Ever too old to learn from a master.

[@oz394]

It is a legendary weapon! I immediately remember the scene from Rambo II where John Rambo fires the RPG-7 inside the helicopter and shoots down a Mi-24 lol!

[@habahan4257]

And the rescued US soldiers at the back did not burn. :))))))))

[@theimmortal4718]

That was an M72 LAW rocket

[@theimmortal4718]

@@anthonybatissa1417 You're right!

[@Adjudicator1]

@@anthonybatissa1417 According to the full uncut script, it was explained as a War capture from either the disintegrating South Vietnam, or American capture that was either not destroyed in place, or it was and was salvaged and repaired.

[@ivanstepanovic1327]

In Afghanistan, the mujahedin used it as an artillery piece. Basically, they used the self-destruct mechanism in it. If you know it will detonate at certain distance, you fire it at a target at or slightly above the distance. That will make it detonate mid air and send a rain of shrapnels down at the enemy...

[@sohrabroozbahani4700]

It won't go away because it can coup with new requirements far easier than other systems, you just have to make it a new rocket, theoretically you could even fit a guided missile into it if you bother to design one for the venerable RPG...

[@habahan4257]

I can find lots of information that I did not know before. Another excellent video. I think the RPG-7 is the most useful and successful Russian weapon system ever

[@Zeitgeist_Dron]

AK-47?

[@theimmortal4718]

PKM?

[@theimmortal4718]

These are fantastic weapons and still relevant on the modern battlefield

[@aslamstudio558]

3:55 this one man with a triple rocket launcher is the pinnacle of movie RPGs

[@hill1925]

1:05 in Indonesia also called RPG "Roket Peluncur Granat" hahaha

[@dawnsparrow4477]

Always ( weapon detective) channel sharing a wonderful videos about weapons..it's excellent video in clearly explained of anti tank granade launched warheads ( RBG -7 )..which found in 100 countries and militias operates..I think RBG -29 it's thermoguiding ...thanks for sharing...

[@dp7933]

I've never been in the military. I own no guns. I'm not a fan of war, but there has always been something... sexy?... about the RPG-7 to me. Simple design. Pleasing appearance. Beautiful performance.

[@seherburcebinici8964]

great weapon thanks for informative video you are great.

[@randomargument972]

RPG-7 does not serve only during wartime. People go fishing with RPG-7 or huge clear rocks

[@jamespaul579]

Thanknu very much

[@nonyabeeznuss304]

I've fired one of these once. They are incredibly rugged and versatile weapons. Not particularly accurate, and they don't have a very great effective range, but they make up for it by having a high volume of fire compared to disposable systems.

[@apoleonschneider]

Great info! Please do panzerfaust 3 next! How does it compare to rpg and the missile systems like nlaw?

[@zulfchoudhary2746]

Well explained why its one go the best..still.

[@Archer89201]

RIP Jamheed

[@walterpellis692]

Bellissima arma anticarro!

[@BHuang92]

The most prolific anti-tank weapon of all time!

[@hypercomms2001]

Should do a comparison video of the Carl Gustav against the RPG-7...

[@pyeitme508]

Hope Airtronic PSRL-1 variants coming out

[@MOISECRIMI]

👌

[@louiswilkins9624]

Versatile bit of kit

[@HappiKarafuru]

So far few method can counter it but only with limitations like cage armor, ERA and those Nets mounted rigs

[@alvinhang8721]

Russia knows how to design simple and reliable weapons. The AK, the RPG7, and the PKM are such great weapons. You see them in every conflict across the world. They just work.

[@poil8351]

three barreled rpg gosh that would be a heck of back blast i pitty the poor guy who has to fire that monster, i can imagine the the burns and fractured bones that would cause.

[@kyriakoskitsios]

Any review for the rpg29?

[@walterpellis692]

Ottima arma

[@JoeL-ji7uw]

So I think you're making a mistake. There's the zpu which mounts 1-4 KPV hmg 14.5x114mm. Then there's the ZU-23 which is based on the ZPU carriage. It's similar but instead it mounts the 2A14 or 2A14M autocannons chambered in 23x152mm. Most of what you said is true. Except the ZPU doesn't penetrate 30mm steel. I'm not even sure the ZU-23 does. And Shilka mounts the ZU-23. Other than that I think you're good.

[@ulisesvelez5846]

the rpg-7v very sussessful anti-tank weapon. the rootsy is of the end of ww2. very efective infantry weapon. can also this weapon is used as anti ship weapon in light boats.and anti aircraft weapon against choppers and light aircraft.

[@KagetTadashi]

Soviet Army : "We need a deadly guns." Soviet engineers : "Okay comrade. We have a task to make a kind of deadly gun for the army and we'll make a gun that could kill the enemy but it's need to be simple, compact, and cheap." And thus, these deadly guns such as PPSh-41, KPV, DShK, AK-47, RPG-7, ZPU, etc are made

[@georgiebestmanutd4746]

Bro, biggest scalp claimed by RPG was downing of 2 Chinook helicopters transporting US Navy Seals; some had participated in bin Laden raid in Abbotabad. Live by the sword; die by the sword

[@vunguyenxuanhoang7422]

Become obsolete in anti tank aren’t all the bad thing for RPG-7 . It also free RPG-7 from old duty and make opportunity to other roles like mobility artillery. During Viet Nam war ,all RPG’s ammunition inside North VN’s armory were HEAT rounds. While it performed excellent at anti tank job , it is far less effective than M79 in anti infantry job . Nowadays people bring less HEAT rounds and more anti personnel rounds like thermobaric or fragment ,which is a good sight for future of RPG-7

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Carl Gustav has similar arc. Adapts and remains useful.

[@emregungor2986]

[@lolwutyoumad]

It might be a noob toob but its the best noob toob

[@Quick76ers]

Rpg 7 must upgrade it's munition. It can even defeated by armouring the light with soft plyboard.

[@misterbig9025]

Can you use RPG-7 for shooting down low altitude helicopters?

[@alperakyuz9702]

A lucky shot can bring a helo down, like the black hawk down incident in somalia. But it isnt guided and you are likely far better off with even a first generation manpads.

[@yaboyed5779]

Yes. The Somalians did it. Check out Black Hawk Down.

[@1joshjosh1]

I remember when people in the late '80s and early 90s were thinking this was obsolete because you know armor penetration and all..... would they have a wake up call 10 years later. What a nuisance this weapon

[@dadeniskandar6731]

mogami class frigate pliss

[@wouterkellerman4458]

It was the bane of our lives in our Bush War.

[@ARealBrandedMan]

One well placed TBG-7V will take care of that problem.

[@dtsh4451]

Is RPG protected by 2A? We really really need one😂

[@yfelwulf]

Their real designations B40 or RPG 2 B41 or RPG 7

[@user-ux9nc2hu3z]

РПГ-7 в городе и в засаде лучший

[@WildBillCox13]

A weapon for heroes . . . and fools.

[@tyrantfox7801]

As an anti armour weapon , its use is limited in today's battle fields. But RIP infantry

[@theimmortal4718]

It will still crush vehicles like the BMP, BMD, and BTR. It will destroy everything but an MBT

[@Joshua_N-A]

The ultimate form of the Panzershreck. No wonder the West develop the Chobham.

[@jayfelsberg1931]

I must admit it works against helicopters......🤧

[@parambhatia3183]

1000

[@truthbehindthehiddenfaces8895]

Current enemy of Merkava mk4 with trophy system 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@normanocampo4466]

Before the Philippine Army are NOT using RPGs, but all its enemies are using, MNLF, MILF, and ASG, but after the Marawi Siege in 2017, the Philippine Army is now using them...

[@MikeHunt-rw4gf]

Algorithm.

[@slobodanmitic1354]

What? Serbia never used RPG-7, let alone produced it. That's simply not true.

[@512TheWolf512]

rpg-7 sucks against actual armour. Both the ruzzians and Ukrainians say that it take up to 7 shots to achieve anything with it Hell, even one guy I know survived an rpg-7 explosion

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Tells more about armor than weapon.

[@MSkallywagg]

Those Chechen fighters must be turning in their graves given how now Chechens are now supporting and fighting for Putler

[@nuclearwarhead9338]

Why? Aren't you going to say the Nazis are turning in their graves now they are fighting for Jews? Today's enemies, tomorrow's friends and vice versa.

[@henryviii2091]

Putler's Chechens are just instagramers and tiktokers. They are brave or rather crazy, but they are not proper soldiers. They barely know how to hold a weapon lol

[@nuclearwarhead9338]

@@henryviii2091 is this another form of coping?

[@henryviii2091]

@@nuclearwarhead9338 What?

[@nuclearwarhead9338]

@@henryviii2091 that unhealthy diet really cost you your braincells to comprehend the question.

[@XP-nt9iy]

LOL of course the Germans thought of it first.

[@wall7171]

Yo what is the point of posting it on a timer or whatever this s*** is does it really help with views or anyting personally it is just annoying to look at no offense

[@WeaponDetective]

Actually, it helps. Also, we can chat during the video, when we set it to premiere.

[@wall7171]

@@WeaponDetective oh yeah right I forgot about that

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

What the fuck are you babbling about?