M-72 LAW vs RPG-7
The M-72 LAW and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 0 km for the M-72 LAW vs 0 km for the RPG-7. The M-72 LAW reaches 720 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The M-72 LAW carries a 1 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 45,139 kg for the M-72 LAW vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided. The RPG-7 entered service 2 years before the M-72 LAW (1961 vs 1963).
| American anti-tank rocket, entered service in 1963, with a range of 1 km. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer | Talley Industries |
| Service year | 1963 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 0.2 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 45,139 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 1.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 0.51 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 66 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 0.3 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 7 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 2.2 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 0.99 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 40 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-72 LAW or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 has a longer range at 0 km compared to the M-72 LAW's 0 km.
Which is faster, the M-72 LAW or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the M-72 LAW's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-72 LAW or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-72 LAW or RPG-7?
The M-72 LAW is heavier at 45,139 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the M-72 LAW or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is longer at 0.99 meters compared to the M-72 LAW's 0.51 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-72 LAW and RPG-7 use?
The M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-72 LAW or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 2 years before the M-72 LAW which entered service in 1963.