Type 69-I Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher

Reading Time: 3 minutes Category: Anti-Tank / Anti-Structure WeaponOperator(s): Bangladesh Army, Border Guard BangladeshOrigin: China; Made under licence in BangladeshCalibre: 40mm (launcher), 85mm (warhead)Effective Range: 200m (moving target), up to 800m (static target with optical sight)Warhead Types: HEAT, HE, Thermobaric, Tandem variants (import dependent)Weight (loaded): Approx. 6.3 kg (launcher only)Manufacturer: Norinco (PRC)In Service Since: 1980s (initial induction) Overview The Type 69-I Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher is a Chinese-manufactured derivative of the ubiquitous Soviet RPG-7, adapted for mass production and widespread export. A staple anti-tank and bunker-busting asset, the weapon has been fielded by the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) for decades, with sustained relevance in both conventional and asymmetric warfare environments. While basic by contemporary standards, the Type 69-I remains a workhorse in Bangladesh’s infantry formations due to its low cost, ease of use, and compatibility with a broad range of munitions. In the BGB’s case, the system