| RPG-28 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-tank rocket launcher[1] |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt |
| Manufacturer | State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 12 kg (projectile) |
| Length | 1200 mm |
| Caliber | 125 mm |
| Action | 1000+ mm: Rolled homogeneous armor 3000 mm: Brick |
| Effective range | 300 m |
The RPG-28 is a Russian handheld anti-tank rocket launcher.
History[edit | edit source]
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]
Description[edit | edit source]
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 round is a 125-mm tandem shaped charge with a weight of 12-kg and a range of 200 meters. The round has a stated penetration capability in excess of 1000-mm RHA (after ERA) and 3000 mm of brick.[2]
RMG variant[edit | edit source]
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.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "RPG-28 anti-tank rocket launcher (Russian Federation), ANTI-TANK WEAPONS". Jane's Infantry Weapons. 2007. http://www.janes.com/extracts/extract/jiw/jiw_a096.html. Retrieved 2008-12-06.[dead link]
- ↑ "RPG-28 antitank disposable grenade launcher / rocket-propelled grenade (Russia) , ANTI-TANK WEAPONS". Modern Firearms. 2007-03-16. http://world.guns.ru/grenade/gl42-e.htm. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
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