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Saegheh (rocket)

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The Saegheh 40 mm anti-personnel rocket was developed to extend the utility of the RPG-7 portable rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) in service with the Iranian forces. It replaces the standard 30 mm warhead with a high-explosive 80 mm tandem HEAT warhead.

Specifications

  • Calibre: 40 mm
  • Weight: rocket, 1.4 kg; warhead, 1.1 kg
  • Length: rocket, 590 mm; warhead, 310 mm
  • Max velocity: 150 m/s
  • Max range: 1,800 m
  • References

    Saegheh (rocket) Wikipedia