This is an anti armour grenade used against tanks, self propelled guns and fortifications. It is fired from the 40 mm recoilless rocket launcher, type 1969-1 or equivalent by loading through the muzzle end.
TECHNICAL DATA(40MM HEAT P1 MK1 (RPG-7))
Length of rocket
925 mm
Weight of rocket
2.2 kg
Calibre of warhead
85 mm
Calibre of tail unit
40 mm
Performance
Maximum range
500 metres
Effective range
330 metres
Maximum velocity
300 metres/sec.
Accuracy:
Horizontal PE
0.75 metre
Vertical PE
0.75 metre
Penetration
0.23 to 0.30 meter thick armour plate
Packing
Each rocket is placed in a polythene sleeve/plastic container and 6 rockets packed in a wooden box: