FN MAG / M240 vs RPG-7

1958–present

1967–Present

Over 200,000

~10,000,000+ units (including licensed copies and variants)

1,263mm (49.7 in)

950 mm (37.4 in) with stock folded

630mm (24.8 in) standard

500 mm (19.7 in) tube length

12.5 kg (27.6 lb) M240B with bipod

7.0 kg (15.4 lb) empty, 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) loaded

M13 disintegrating link belt, typically 50 or 100 rounds

Single‑rocket reloadable tube; optional 2‑rocket drum for rapid reload

Gas-operated, open bolt

Recoil‑less, rocket‑propelled launch; propellant ignites rearward to counteract recoil, tube acts as a simple launch rail

Full auto only

Single‑stage pull‑trigger with safety lever

Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics

Flip‑up leaf rear sight graduated 0–500 m, hooded front post; optional optical sight (e.g., PSO‑1) on later variants