Man-Portable Rocket Launchers Go Back to Artillery Panzerfaust 30A German anti-tank weapon from World War II, essentially a single-shot, disposable rocket launcher. It was highly effective in close-range tank combat.Raketenpanzerbuchse 54Also known as the Panzerschreck, this German World War II anti-tank rocket launcher was similar to the U.S. Bazooka but fired larger, more powerful rounds.FliegerfaustThe Fliegerfaust was an experimental German man-portable, multi-barreled anti-aircraft rocket launcher developed during World War II. It saw limited use and production, failing to make a significant impact before the war's end.Type 4 70 mm AT rocket launcherA Japanese anti-tank weapon developed late in World War II. It was similar to the Bazooka, though less effective and rarely deployed.M1 BazookaA U.S. World War II shoulder-fired rocket launcher used against tanks and fortifications. It was a revolutionary design that gave infantry the ability to counter armor.RPG-7A widely used portable, shoulder-fired, anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher. Originating from the Soviet Union, it is known for its simplicity, low cost, and effectiveness against armored vehicles.RPG-2The predecessor to the RPG-7, developed by the Soviet Union. It was an early anti-tank weapon used in the mid-20th century, effective against light armor and fortifications.