RPG-7 vs Type 69 RPG

1967–Present

1970–present

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

Millions

950 mm (37.4 in) with stock folded

950 mm

500 mm (19.7 in) tube length

950 mm

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

5.60 kg (launcher only)

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

1 round (reloadable launcher)

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

Recoilless rocket launcher