Rocket-propelled grenade



An RPG is a hand-held, shoulder-launched antitank weapon capable of firing an unguided rocket containing an explosive warhead. Most modern main battle tanks (MBTs) are largely immune to unguided anti-tank weapons, due to advances in armor design, requiring more precise aiming to hit weak spots. However, RPGs are still used very effectively against light-skinned vehicles such as APCs or unarmored wheeled vehicles, as well as against buildings and bunkers. They can still be a threat to an MBT under certain tactical conditions.