RPG-2
weapon
Also known as: Ruchnoy Protivotankovy Granatomet 2
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The RPG-2, or Ruchnoy Protivotankovy Granatomet 2, was a Soviet light antitank grenade launcher developed after World War II. It was an advancement of the German Panzerfaust design, featuring a reusable launcher that could fire an 82-mm shaped-charge warhead over 150 yards. The RPG-2 became a significant weapon for guerrilla and irregular forces, enabling them to effectively engage more heavily armored adversaries. Its successor, the RPG-7, further improved range and effectiveness.1
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