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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.
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