RPG-28
| RPG-28 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-tank rocket launcher[1] |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | December 2011 |
| Used by | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt |
| Designed | 2000s |
| Manufacturer | State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt |
| Produced | 2008 |
| Variants | RMG |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 12 kg (projectile) |
| Length | 1200 mm |
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| |
| Caliber | 125 mm |
| Action |
1000+ mm: Rolled homogeneous armor after ERA 3000 mm: Brick |
| Effective firing range | 300 m |
The RPG-28 Klyukva ("Cranberry") is a Russian handheld anti-tank rocket launcher.
History
The RPG-28 was unveiled in 2007 at IDEX Abu Dhabi by the State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt as a modern anti-tank rocket launcher designed to defeat modern and future tanks with advanced reactive and composite armour as well as fortified infantry.[1] It was offered for export in 2008.[2] Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.[3]
Description
The RPG-28 shares a close resemblance with the RPG-27 in that it is a portable, disposable anti-tank rocket launcher with a single shot capacity. The RPG-28 has a larger diameter round than the RPG-27 which enables the RPG-28 to achieve higher armour penetration performance. The PG-28 round is a 125-mm tandem shaped charge with a weight of 12-kg and a range of 300 meters. The round has a stated penetration capability in excess of 1000-mm RHA (after ERA) and 3000 mm of brick.[4] Loaded weight is 13.5-kg.[5]
RMG variant
The RMG is a smaller, multipurpose variant of the RPG-28 that is optimized for defeating light vehicles and infantry in cover. As a result, its penetration performance against tank armor is reduced.
The launcher carries a tandem warhead. The precursor high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead penetrates armour or other obstacles (reinforced concrete, masonry, etc.). The main warhead creates a fine explosive cloud and takes into the interior through the hole, pierced by the precursor charge. Detonation of the main warhead explosive boasts a multiple effects (high-explosive and incendiary).
The RMG rocket launcher ('RMG' stands for “Reaktivnaya Mnogotselevaya Granata” or rocket-propelled multi-purpose grenade) was developed by Bazalt in the early 2000s. As is the case with disposable anti-tank rocket launchers and multi-purpose assault weapons, the designation of the new rocket launcher is the designation of its round. The design project was supervised by leading designer S. Kh. Irtuganov.[6] Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.
See also
References
- 1 2 "RPG-28 anti-tank rocket launcher (Russian Federation), ANTI-TANK WEAPONS". Jane's Infantry Weapons. 2007. Archived from the original on May 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- ↑ http://arms-tass.su/?page=article&aid=55502&cid=25
- ↑ "- .name". Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "RPG-28 antitank disposable grenade launcher / rocket-propelled grenade (Russia) , ANTI-TANK WEAPONS". Modern Firearms. 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- ↑ "RMG - A new Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon from Bazalt". Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "RMG multi-purpose rocket weapon". Retrieved 23 November 2014.
