RPG-75
| RPG-75 | |
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| Type | Rocket-propelled grenade |
| Place of origin |
 Czechoslovakia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1975-present |
| Used by | Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland (limited use by GROM) |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1970s |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (15 lb) |
| Length | 630 mm (folded) / 890 mm (combat ready) |
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| Cartridge | 1 68mm round |
| Caliber | 68 mm |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Muzzle velocity | 189 m/s |
| Maximum firing range | 300 m |
| Sights | Leaf sight |
The RPG-75 is a portable, disposable, single-shot anti-tank weapon, developed in the 1970s in Czechoslovakia. It fires a 68 mm rocket with an effective range of 300 meters and maximum range of 1000 meters. It resembles the American M72 LAW rocket launcher. This RPG is recommended to be used on light tanks and armoured track vehicles.[1]
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