SPG-9 Anti-Tank Recoilless gun

Description

The SPG-9 is a recoilless, anti-tank and anti-personnel weapon highly accurate in comparison with the guns of the same type. This weapon is capable of delivery of direct and indirect fire. It fires fin-stabilized, rocket-assisted HE and HEAT projectiles. The SPG-9 is light, and is normally transported by vehicle, and carried into position by its two crews. It has to be mounted on vehicle or boat. Caliber73 mmEffective range of anti-tank and antipersonnel rocket1300 mMax. Range6500 mPractical rate of fire2-4 round/minTraverse15˚ to the right , 15˚ to the leftElevation-3˚ to +7˚Type of AmmunitionHE , HEATRear danger area30 mService life500 shotsWeight of weapon with tripod58 kgLength of weapon211 cmSighting deviceMechanical and optical