Chicom Type 56 (RPG 2) Rocket Launcher

Chicom RPG 2 Type 56 Rocket Launcher or Anti Tank Grenade Launcher. Tubular construction with a centre section covered with a brown fibre heat shield held on by two steel bands. The forward alloy trigger pistol grip section with brown chequered side plates, has a button safety and a rear cocking hammer. It is marked with three Chinese characters indicating the Type together with the serial number and 5 within a star. The battle sights are a folding front post and an adjustable rear leaf. There are two sling loops welded to the left side. The main spring for the weapon has been removed to render it inoperable. A 'repairable' label has been taped to the body marked 'A' Sqn 3 CAV.

Captured by Australian forces in Vietnam. It fires a Type 50 rocket grenade with folding spring steel fins.