SPG-9 recoilless rifle

The SPG-9 Kopye (Spear) is a Soviet-designed 73mm recoiless rifle that first entered service in 1962. In service with the militaries of many communist and ex-communist states, the SPG-9 is also manufactured in China, Egypt, Iran and Pakistan.

SPG-9 recoiless rifle - 73mm

Specifications

• Type: Tripod-mounted recoiless rifle
• Weight: 47.5 kg (104.5 lbs)
• Length: 2.11 m (83 in)
• Firing Modes: N/A
• Sights: Iron sights or 4x powered optical sights

The SPG-9 recoiless rifle is featured in the following films and videogames:

Film

Actor	Character	Title	Note	Date
Eric Bana	Hoot	Black Hawk Down	Mounted on Chevrolet C/K pickup	2001
	Somali militia	Black Hawk Down	Mounted on Chevrolet C/K pickup	2001

Video Games

Game Title	Appears as	Mods	Notation	Release Date
ArmA II			Mounted on tripod and UAZ jeeps	2009
Project Reality			Mounted on tripod and pickup trucks	2005