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I am a little lost here. Problem I see with RPS's is the size of rds limits the number one can CARRY (key word). Selection of rds adds more limits. When one carries another something, something else has got to be left behind. Example carrying another RPG round means less ammo for the rifle. I think from my own experience the average grunts carries way to much, and sometimes not enough of the right stuff when the shit hits the fan.
I think the M79/blooper/thumper is a great compromise for Infantry Vs Infantry. One can carry more blooper rds than RPGS. I guess if a person is mechanized no biggy, But for the ground pounder a biggy especially when you have to carry a few 60 mike mikes, a can of gun ammo, plus your own gear. And if 81's go out with you, you have to help carry their stuff too.
The only weapons of Mr. Charlies that anyone liked were the AK 47 and the light weight 60 mike mike tube. Noone would use a AK 47, because the sound tended to draw "friendly" fire. I also think the RPG tube is long and can be a hinderance. We had the LAWW, (?) but there was not much use for them where I was.
In case of Armour, I think the A-10 Warthog is the cats meow....... for other options there is always the radio, call for support.
Just some thoughts, I can be way behind the times. I just never thought much of having a RPG, but would not mind owning a Blooper gun(M79)
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