RPG-28
The RPG-28 Klyukva ("Cranberry") is a Russian handheld anti-tank rocket launcher.
RPG-28 | |
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An RPG-28 on display at Interpolitex 2016 | |
Type | Disposable 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 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 8.5 kg (projectile) 13.5 kg (loaded)[2] |
Length | 1200 mm |
Caliber | 125 mm |
Action | 1300 mm:[2] RHA 900-1000 mm:[2] RHA after ERA 2500mm: Reinforced concrete 3000 mm: Brick |
Muzzle velocity | 250 m/s |
Effective firing range | 300 m |
Sights | Iron sights or telescopic sight |
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.[3] Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.[4]
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 8.5 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.[5] Loaded weight is 13.5 kg.[6]
Users
See also
- Rocket-propelled grenade
- RPG-7
- RPG-27
- RPG-29
- List of Russian weaponry
References
- "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.
- "RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher". www.military-today.com. Military Today.
- http://arms-tass.su/?page=article&aid=55502&cid=25
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- "RPG-28 , 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.