RPG-22

The Soviet RPG-22 Netto is a one-shot disposable anti-tank rocket launcher first deployed in 1985, based on the RPG-18 rocket launcher, but firing a larger 72.5 mm fin stabilised projectile.

Key facts

Weapon.name: RPG-22
Weapon.image: RPG-22 at exhibition «Presence».png
Weapon.image_size: 300
Weapon.caption: RPG-22 launcher
Weapon.origin: Soviet Union
Weapon.type: Disposable Rocket-propelled grenade
Weapon.is_ranged: yes
Weapon.is_explosive: yes
Weapon.is_artillery: yes
Weapon.service: 1985–present
Weapon.used_by: See Operators
Weapon.wars: Soviet–Afghan WarRusso-Georgian WarIraq WarSyrian Civil WarWar in Iraq (2013–2017)Russo-Ukrainian War
Weapon.weight: 2.8 kg (loaded)
Weapon.length: 785 mm (unarmed)850 mm (ready to fire)
Weapon.cartridge: HEAT
Weapon.caliber: 72.5 mm
Weapon.action: 400 mm: RHA 1000 mm: Concrete 1200 mm: Brick
Weapon.velocity: 133 m/s

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service entry: 1985-01-01
Commons category: RPG-22

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The Soviet RPG-22 Netto is a one-shot disposable anti-tank rocket launcher first deployed in 1985, based on the RPG-18 rocket launcher, but firing a larger 72.5 mm fin stabilised projectile.

==Operation== The weapon fires an unguided projectile, can be prepared to fire in around 10 seconds, and can penetrate 400 mm of armour, 1.2 metres of brick or 1 metre of reinforced concrete.