OVERVIEW: The Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) is a shoulder-fired anti-armor weapon designed to engage armored vehicles, fortifications, and personnel with a shaped-charge warhead.

DETAILS: Consisting of a reusable launch tube and a rocket-propelled grenade, the RPG is lightweight, portable, and easy to operate by infantry forces. The grenade typically employs a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead capable of penetrating armor through a focused explosive jet. The weapon is effective in close to medium ranges and is widely used for urban combat, ambushes, and guerrilla warfare due to its simplicity and lethality.

ROLE SUMMARY:
Category: Shoulder-Fired Anti-Armor Weapon
Primary Use: Engagement of armored vehicles, bunkers, and personnel
Function: Delivery of shaped-charge warhead for armor penetration
Strong Against: Light to medium armored vehicles, fortifications, soft targets
Weak Against: Heavily armored main battle tanks, reactive armor, distant targets
Platform: Infantry units, irregular forces
Integration: Operates independently; may be supported by spotting and fire control aids

SOURCE:
Janes Infantry Weapons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket-propelled_grenade