RPG-16

RPG 16

Type	Rocket-propelled grenade Launcher
Place of origin	Soviet Union
Service history
In service	1970–present
Used by	Red Army, airborne soldiers
Wars	1979-1989 Afghanistan campaign
Production history
Designed	1968
Specifications
Weight	Launcher, 20.7lbs (9.4kg); Rocket, 6.6lbs (3kg)
Length	Ready, 3.6' (110.4cm); Carrying, 25.3" (64.5cm)
Crew	2 men standard
Cartridge	58mm Warhead
Muzzle velocity	Rocket: Initial, 426.5f/s (130m/s); Max 1148.2f/s (350m/s)
Maximum range	2624.6' (800m)
Sights	Optic Sight