| Accession Number | REL24824.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Rocket launcher |
| Physical description | Paint, Plastic, Rubber, Steel |
| Place made | Russia |
| Date made | 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
RPG 7V Rocket Launcher
Description
RPG 7V Rocket Launcher or Anti Tank Grenade Launcher. Tubular construction having a reinforced centre section covered with a light brown wood fibre heat shield, two pistol grips and a conical rear that has a rolled edge. On the left side is a dovetail bracket for an optical sight. The forward alloy trigger pistol grip section with brown ribbed plastic side plates, has a button safety and a rear cocking hammer. It is marked with Cyrillic letters together with the serial number, an arrow within an oval and 1967r. The battle sights are a folding front post and an adjustable rear leaf. Overall metal parts painted black.
History / Summary
The Soviet RPG 7V is an anti-tank free flight rocket propelled brenade launcher. There are two pistol-grips and two relatively small iron sights graduated every 100 metres from 100 to 500. A 2 1/2 x telescopic sight and the NSO2 infra-red night sight can be fitted onto the dovetail bracket.