User:Impurest Cheese/RPG92


 * A disposable anti tank launcher the RPG92 is a weapon feared by UNSC tank crews due to the large number of this kind of weapon found on the battle field.

History

 * Along with the [AK 553 Assault Rifle] and [Z47-19 Hunting Rifle] the RPG92 is the most common firearm produced by Kalashnikov Arms and Armor. A distant descendent from weapons such as the German Panzerfaust and Russian RPG7  the RPG92 is able to destroy up to 130mm of Heavy Duty Ceramic-Titanium Armor using the standard TV66 Tandem Charge. Capable of launching a large variety of rockets the RPG92 also has the benefit of being light weight allowing it to fire more shots per charge. Anti Tank Crews which consisted of four men; two carrying RPG92s and two carrying missiles armed with shotguns often worked with orbiting MAKO drones to supply target information to the anti tank team.

Use in Battle

 * The RPG92 is most effective against armor and fortifications. Infantry is harder for an Anti Tank Crew to deal with as they can easily dodge a rocket fired at their position. Urban areas and narrow canyons that funnel armor is preferred as it allows the Anti Tank Crew to pick off targets systematically as shown in [Operation BALISTA]. Due to its narrow profile the RPG92 can be fired from narrow windows and basements which make Urban areas deadly for armor. To counter this the UNSC often send marines into buildings to clear out Anti Tank Crews. To counter this the URF often sent guards with shotguns and SMGs to deal with UNSC reconnaissance to protect the Anti Tank Crews. An unexpected bonus was that the guards could carry additional rockets in ammo bags.

Comparison with the UNSC M41 SSR MAV/AW

 * M41 SSR MAV


 * Carryable Ammo = Unknown, Marines always have unlimited ammo but around 4 rockets seems plausible judging by the size of the ammunition seen in the Halo series, Two in the barrel and two carried by the Marine.


 * Range & Accuracy = Stated as short to medium range although it is unknown what the actual distance is. Accuracy will be high in close range but will drops at longer range considerably.


 * Weight = Marines can carry a fully loaded launcher as can grunts suggesting that the launcher is under 30kg. Actual weight is never stated.


 * Rate of Fire = Semi Automatic Fire allows two quick shots. Reload time is long at around 4.3 seconds.


 * Armor Piercing Qualities = On Legendary the M41 will kill most targets with four rockets or less depending on where the Rocket is fired at (For example the exhaust port of a Wraith is weaker then the front)


 * RPG92


 * Carryable Ammo = The Usual TV66 Tandem Charge weighs around 5kg making it easy to carry. A single user can carry four rockets, three in an ammo bag and one already loaded in a rocket.


 * Range & Accuracy = Similar to the M41. The maximum range is 1km although hitting a moving target would be unlikely at this range. Strong winds can also affect the trajectory of the projectile.


 * Weight = Due to narrow construction the RPG92 isn’t as bulky as its UNSC counterpart and weighs 16kg when loaded with a TV66 Tandem Charge.


 * Rate of Fire = The RPG92 fires a single rocket in a similar time that the M41 fires a rocket. Reload rates are less at around 1.9 seconds. The single shot capability is neutralized by URF Troopers forming Anti Tank teams that fire alternatively.


 * Armor Piercing Qualities = Unknown although similar warheads to the TV66 Tandem Charge have penetrated the armor of modern battle tanks such as the British Challenger II Tank in two to three shots.

Projectile Types and Additional Equipment

 * TV66 Tandem Charge – Designed to destroy reactive armor as well as conventional armored plating.


 * TV19 Thermobaric Charge – An anti infantry round that delivers an intensely hot explosion.


 * AI34 Chemical Round – Emits chemical gases. Originally designed to disperse riots from a safe distance.


 * Additional equipment includes a Nightjar Assault Scope for selecting targets in low light levels, a Tracker System that allows information to be fed to the Anti Tank Crew from overhead MAKO drones and the Luftanbik, a curved tube fitted at the rear of the launcher, which allowed the RPG92 to be pointed skywards without the back blast of firing damaging the user.

UNSC Comments

 * “The RPG92 is everywhere in battle. If any one is seen carrying it he suddenly becomes the top priority in battle.”


 * “I know some people who will never drive tanks into cities because they fear coming under rocket attack.”


 * “Apparently RPGs are cheap and easy to use. That probably explains why you could find a guy with one of these on every street on Ferrus II”