The Russian anti-tank rocket launcher RPG-18 ‘Mukha’ (English: Fly) entered into production in 1971, though it was suspended in the 1990s for its successor, the RPG-22. In its construction and use, the RPG resembles the American US M72. Before firing, the launcher needs to be extended.
RPG-18
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Category | Portable Launcher of Anti-tank Missile and Rocket Systems |
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Operating system | light anti-armour weapon |
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Length | mm |
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Production without a licence |
G | Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by Governmental agencies. |
N | Non-Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by non-Governmental armed groups. |
U | Unspecified: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is found in the country, but do not specify whether it is held by Governmental agencies or non-Governmental armed groups. |
It is entirely possible to have a combination of tags beside each country. For example, if country X is tagged with a G and a U, it means that at least one source of data identifies Governmental agencies as holders of weapon type Y, and at least one other source confirms the presence of the weapon in country X without specifying who holds it.
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