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RGW 90 (Panzerfaust 3)
A German shoulder-fired, reusable recoilless anti-tank weapon that fires disposable rocket-propelled warheads, giving infantry a portable answer to modern armor. In service with the Bundeswehr and exported widely across NATO under the Panzerfaust 3 and RGW 90 designations.
In service since 2007 · 20 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
German export-licensed
BAFA licensing with strict end-use review; approvals can be politically constrained.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Widely fielded · 20 operators
In service since 2007. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope. | 400 m |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 130 m/s |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 110 mm tandem HEAT rocket-propelled warhead |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 110 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 1 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 1.2 m |
|---|---|
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 13 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 1 |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 20 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Dynamit Nobel Defence and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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How many crew does the Dynamit Nobel Defence RGW 90 (Panzerfaust 3) require? +
The Dynamit Nobel Defence RGW 90 (Panzerfaust 3) requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the Dynamit Nobel Defence RGW 90 (Panzerfaust 3)? +
The Dynamit Nobel Defence RGW 90 (Panzerfaust 3)'s primary weapon is the 110 mm tandem HEAT rocket-propelled warhead.
What is the Dynamit Nobel Defence RGW 90 (Panzerfaust 3) used for? +
The Dynamit Nobel Defence RGW 90 (Panzerfaust 3) is a other typically used for anti armor.
How many countries operate the Dynamit Nobel Defence RGW 90 (Panzerfaust 3)? +
The Dynamit Nobel Defence RGW 90 (Panzerfaust 3) is operated by 20 countries.
