Firearms Chambered in 83mm HEDP Rocket

The SMAW is a portable shoulder-fired assault weapon developed for the United States Marine Corps. It is designed to engage bunkers, fortified positions, and armored vehicles. The weapon launches 83mm rockets from a reusable launch tube fitted with a telescopic sight. The SMAW can fire HEDP rockets for multipurpose use or a special rocket for breaching obstacles. It features a spotting rifle attachment that fires tracer rounds matching the rocket trajectory. The weapon provides Marine infantry with organic heavy firepower at the squad and platoon level.

The Type 69 RPG is a Chinese man-portable, shoulder-fired anti-tank rocket launcher. It was developed by Norinco as an improved copy of the Soviet RPG-7 and entered service in the 1970s. The Type 69 features a reusable launch tube with a pistol grip and a trigger mechanism. It can fire a variety of 85mm rockets, including high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT), high-explosive fragmentation, and tandem-charge warheads. The launcher is fitted with a simple optical sight and can be used with an infrared night sight. The Type 69 RPG has been widely exported and used in many conflicts around the world. It is known for its simplicity, low cost, and effectiveness against armored vehicles.

The M141 BDM is a US Army 83mm disposable shoulder-launched weapon designed specifically for destroying fortified bunkers and field fortifications. It is derived from the Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) used by the US Marine Corps. The weapon uses a high-explosive dual-purpose (HEDP) warhead that can penetrate reinforced concrete walls before detonating inside the structure.