AirTronic PSRL-1 (RPG-7USA)

History

AirTronic USA produces a Western equivalent to the ancient Soviet-era RPG-7 shoulder-fired grenade launcher (described in detail elsewhere on this site). The product debuted in 2009 as the RPG-7USA, also known as the PSRL-1 ("Precision Shoulder-fired Rocket Launcher 1").

The 40mm is an "Americanized" version of the famous gun, available in 40mm caliber, weighing 14lbs and 950mm long. This product is sold as compatible/backward compatible with all existing RPG-7 missile projectiles.

The original RPG-7 series was launched by Bazalt in the Soviet Union in 1961 and has since produced over 9,000,000 copies - making it the most successful weapon of its kind. The weapon is well-received for its relatively destructive capabilities and reasonable acquisition and maintenance costs.

The system is easy to train and operate, and one operator can reload multiple missiles into combat. Attacks on armored vehicles and convoys proved popular, and missiles could also be used as an anti-personnel measure.

The Soviet model has been on the battlefield since the Vietnam War (1955-1975) and was favored by partisans and insurgents like any separate army - putting it at the forefront of hit-and-run attacks less People with more mature/organized military service face the enemy. In addition to continued production in Russia, multiple companies around the world are now producing copies (or variants) of the RPG-7that's how it affects the battlefield.

The AirTronic version has a machined (instead of cast) steel tube and accessory rails (MIL-STD-1913) mounted above and below the launch tube supporting AR-15/M16 style accessories. The main trigger/grip is part of the design, but the rear grip is interchangeable.

Like the RPG-7, the PSRL-1's grenade launcher is exposed, located in front of the trigger assembly. Sighting equipment is an internal PSRL 3.5 x 24mm optical sight, but also includes a flip-up iron assembly. A single launcher is rated for up to 1,000 rounds.

The maximum combat range reaches nearly 1,000 meters, and the effective range is nearly 800 meters. The Back Blast is located 20 meters behind the operator/weapon. A skilled shooter can handle a rate of fire of 3 to 4 rounds per minute.

The launcher can be disassembled into two parts for easy transportation.

The Philippine Army ordered 400 AirTronic models. It also serves with the US SOCOM Special Forces.

GS-777 is a homologous derivative of PSLR-1 made lighter by using a polymer with higher long-term reliability. It is classified as a recoilless rifle.

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