The Stankovyi Protivotankovyi Granatomet (“tripod anti-tank grenade-launcher”) Kop’yo (“Spear”) is a recoilless rifle which fires a projectile similar to that of the RPG-7 (GURPS High-Tech, p. 148-149). An initial charge of propellant launches the rocket out of the barrel, with ignition of the rocket motor and arming of the warhead happening far enough away to prevent harm to the user (anything hit within 20 yards of the muzzle takes 6d×2 cr damage). The standard mounting is a 26 lbs. tripod and it is usually managed by two crew. The 4× magnification sights can be replaced with near infrared night sights (no Acc bonus but give Night Vision 2). Backblast (GURPS High-Tech, p. 147) is 8d burn.
In addition to HEAT (in table, $200), the SPG-9 fires HE (5d×6 cr with a 5d×3 [4d−1] cr ex follow-up, $150). At TL 8 an improved HEAT warhead (6d×5(10) cr ex with 6d×2 cr ex linked, $250) becomes available.
The Kop’yo is unpopular due its high weight compared to an RPG, but its superior range and accuracy give it a niche. The high speed of the projectile also gives it an edge against active protection systems.
GUNNER (CANNON) (DX−4 or other Gunner at −4)
| TL | Weapon | Damage | Acc | Range | Weight | RoF | Shots | ST | Bulk | Rcl | Cost | LC | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | SPG-9 | 6d×4(10) cr ex | 4+2 | 4,600/15,000 | 105/9.7 | 1 | 1(4) | 19M | −15 | 1 | $3,000 | 1 | [1] |
| linked | 6d×2 cr ex |
[1] Hazardous backblast.