SPG-973 mm tripod-mounted recoilless gunBuilt by: Soviet state arsenals / Arsenal / RomarmThe SPG-9 is a Soviet 73 mm tripod-mounted recoilless gun that fires rocket-assisted HEAT and fragmentation projectiles from a crew-served launcher. Though designed as an infantry anti-armor weapon, Ukrainian units have documented its continued use in the Russia-Ukraine War as a flexible fire-support system against trenches, infantry groups, and light armored vehicles.Built in archive
Romania Built Weapon Systems
Weapon systems and military equipment with Romania listed under Built in.
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Infantry Weapons
Portable weapons used by soldiers and small units.
SPG-973 mm tripod-mounted recoilless gunBuilt by: Soviet state arsenals / Arsenal / RomarmThe SPG-9 is a Soviet 73 mm tripod-mounted recoilless gun that fires rocket-assisted HEAT and fragmentation projectiles from a crew-served launcher. Though designed as an infantry anti-armor weapon, Ukrainian units have documented its continued use in the Russia-Ukraine War as a flexible fire-support system against trenches, infantry groups, and light armored vehicles.
RPG-7Reusable shoulder-fired anti-tank rocket launcherBuilt by: Multiple state and licensed producersThe RPG-7 is a Soviet-origin reusable shoulder-fired rocket launcher built around a simple 40 mm launch tube and a wide family of over-caliber anti-armor, fragmentation, and thermobaric rounds. Its low cost, portability, and large global stock make it a common infantry anti-armor and assault weapon, including in Ukrainian service during the Russia-Ukraine War.