Tag Archives: antitank weapons

A Look At The Carl-Gustaf

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Lawrence Person

In last week’s look at the RPG-7, commenter Kirk noted that he thought the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle (essentially a much-upgraded bazooka) was a superior weapon. So let’s take a look at that. Manufactured by Saab. The big advantage that Carl-Gustav … Continue reading →

Posted in Military, video | Tagged antitank weapons, Carl-Gustaf, Military, recoilless rifle, Russo-Ukrainian War, Saab, Sweden, tanks, Ukraine, video | 8 Comments

An In-Depth Look At The RPG-7

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Chris Copson of The Tank Museum has an in-depth look at the RPG-7 and its history as an effective hand-held tank-killing weapon and poor man’s artillery. Some highlights: How a HEAT RPG charge works: “There is a trumpet-shaped liner in … Continue reading →

Posted in Media Watch, unions, video | Tagged Afghanistan, antitank weapons, Bovington Tank Museum, Chechnya, Chris Copson, explosive reactive armor, Grozny, HEAT, helicopters, Military, Mogadishu, RPG, tanks, video | 6 Comments

Tag Archives: antitank weapons

A Look At The Carl-Gustaf

An In-Depth Look At The RPG-7

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