RPG-76 Komar

     Notes:  The RPG-76 is a one-shot disposable rocket launcher, similar in design to the World War 2 German Panzerfaust (though it is not related to that weapon).  The Komar (Mosquito) is not exactly a recoilless launcher; the rear of the launcher is closed, though exhaust gasses are vented away from the gunner by gas vents around the rear of the rocket, there is still a bit of a kick (the RPG-76 has a Recoil of 2 in game terms).  Before firing, the leaf sights are raised and a rudimentary shoulder stock is unfolded.  Minimum arming range is 10 meters.  The warhead is a greatly-improved and enhanced version of that used in the PGN-60 rifle grenade.  The Bulgarians had a large involvement in the development of RPG-76, though after a couple of years Bulgarian involvement in the project broke down sue to disagreements in design and the RPG-76 is therefore an almost wholly Polish design.  The RPG-76 was first issued to Polish troops in 1985; some contention was raised over the knowledge that it had no chance of penetrating the frontal armor of any modern tank or the front of some APCs and IFVs equipped with ERA, and it became a special weapon for Airborne, Air Assault, and special operations troops.  It is not issued to regular troops, and in 2003, it was almost totally withdrawn from service, replaced by Cal Gustav M-3 recoilless rifles.  Currently, the RPG-76 is issued only   in very limited numbers to Polish troops in Afghanistan and Iraq as an antipersonnel weapon and to a limited extent, a bunker buster.

     Twilight 2000 Story: This weapon is issued in large numbers to both regular and special troops in the Twilight 2000 timeline, as it is cheap and easy to make.

     Merc 2000 Story: This weapon has been sold far and wide in the world, and can be encountered just about anywhere in the Merc 2000 timeline.