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Originally Posted by Griefbringer
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Originally Posted by Suhiir
The RPG is a very useful, fairly effective, and relatively cheap weapon. As an anti-infantry squad support weapon probably only the Mk 153 SMAW is better. But as an anti-armor weapon it's definably 2nd or 3rd rate.
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If we are talking about the classic RPG-7, it might be worth keeping in mind the historical framework. In the early 60's when it was taken into use, it would pose a threat to most of the armour in use at the time.
Also, at that time it fares pretty well (at least in SPMBT) when compared to other similar man-portable anti-tank weapons around the world. For example a jolly US platoon would have for anti-tank defence a pair of M20 bazookas or 90 mm recoilless rifles. |
I just had to chuckle. The original post came about cause I am playing a mid 60s campaign and my tanks are very allergic to RPG-7 fire while conversely my stupid LAWs and 90mm RCL suck in ways hard to describe
Having this experience I got to wondering why in the hell everyone doesn't use RPGs. Of course I have since answered my own question but your post made me smile.