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    Avatar photoCuchulainn
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    As my build up to war in Vietnam continues, could anyone settle once and for all if the RPG2 and 7 be fired from a building or bunker?

    I have read on Wikipedia that there is anecdotal evidence to suggest the RPG 7 can be fired from a structure providing there is a minimum of two meters clear space behind the launcher.  As to the RPG 2, I’ve been unable to find anything on this subject.  I suspect it probably couldn’t be, but this is not based on anything concrete, just a gut feeling.

    Any help very much appreciated.

    Youth, talent, hard work, and enthusiasm are no match for old age and treachery.

    #21182
    Avatar photoIvan Sorensen
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    This video suggests that it’d probably be pretty unpleasant to be inside a room when that thing goes off, it could probably be done if times are desperate enough.

    Maybe a morale check to fire the thing or the firer is pinned down (depending on rules set)

    #21186
    Avatar photogrizzlymc
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    My undrstanding is that you can do both, but only once.

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    Avatar photoJohn D Salt
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    As my build up to war in Vietnam continues, could anyone settle once and for all if the RPG2 and 7 be fired from a building or bunker?
    I have read on Wikipedia that there is anecdotal evidence to suggest the RPG 7 can be fired from a structure providing there is a minimum of two meters clear space behind the launcher. As to the RPG 2, I’ve been unable to find anything on this subject. I suspect it probably couldn’t be, but this is not based on anything concrete, just a gut feeling.
    Any help very much appreciated.

    The rule for keeping 2m clear of obstructions (as distinct from the 30m personnel safety zone) behind the RPG-7 is mentioned in TRADOC Bulletin 3 on the weapon: https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/rpg-7.pdf

    The PRG-7’s rocket motor ignites outside the tube, and the propellant just needs to bounce it out of the tube. RPG-2, on the other hand, uses the initial propelling charge to get the warhead all the way to the target, so I expect it needs a bigger charge.

    All the best,

    John.

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    Great answers guys, and that’s a really good link John.

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