| Place | Asia: Vietnam, South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM40960 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Grenade |
| Physical description | Metal |
| Place made | China: People's Republic of China |
| Date made | c 1964 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
RPG-2 Rocket Grenade (Inert) Chicom Type 50: North Vietnamese Forces
Description
RPG 2 (CHICOM Type 50) rocket assisted, fin stabilised, shaped charge high explosive antitank (HEAT) round that is muzzle loaded and percussion fired. The projectile is made from light gauge sheet steel and has a conical shaped warhead. A rocket motor tube is attached to the warhead and the there are six slef extracting fins attached to the tube for spin stabilisation. The greande is painted light gloss olive drab. The projectile is inert. Markings - 40 - 2 (CHINESE CYPHERS); 24-64-22.
History / Summary
RPG 2 (CHICOM Type 50) rocket propelled projectile employed by North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam conflict. This one was captured by South Vietnamese forces