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RPG-28

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RPG-28
An RPG-28 on display at Interpolitex 2016
TypeDisposableAnti-tankrocket launcher[1]
Place of originRussia
Service history
In serviceDecember 2011
Used byRussia
Production history
DesignerState Research and Production Enterprise,Bazalt
Designed2000s
ManufacturerState Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt
Produced2008
Specifications
Mass12 kg (projectile)[2]
13.5 kg (loaded)
Length1200 mm

Caliber125 mm
Action900 mm:[2]RHAafterERA
2500mm: Reinforced concrete
3000 mm: Brick
Muzzle velocity250 m/s
Effective firing range300 m
SightsIron sightsortelescopic sight

TheRPG-28 Klyukva( "Cranberry" ) is a Russian handheldanti-tankrocket launcher.

History

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The RPG-28 was unveiled in 2007 atIDEXAbu Dhabiby the State Research and Production Enterprise,Bazaltas a modernanti-tankrocket launcher designed to defeat modern and future tanks with advancedreactiveandcomposite armouras well as fortifiedinfantry.[1]It was offered for export in 2008.[3]Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.[4]

2022 Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

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The RPG-28 has been used by the Russian military during the2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Description

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The RPG-28 shares a close resemblance with theRPG-27in 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 RPG-28 round is a 125 mmtandemshaped chargewith a weight of 8.5 kg and a range of 300 meters. The round has a stated penetration capability in excess of 1000 mmRHA(afterERA) and 3000 mm of brick.[5]Loaded weight is 13.5 kg.[6]

Users

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References

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  1. ^ab"RPG-28 anti-tank rocket launcher (Russian Federation), ANTI-TANK WEAPONS".Jane's Infantry Weapons.2007. Archived fromthe originalon May 5, 2008.Retrieved2008-12-06.
  2. ^ab"RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher".military-today.Military Today.
  3. ^"Срок регистрации домена закончился".
  4. ^"-.name".31 December 2011.Retrieved23 November2014.
  5. ^"RPG-28, ANTI-TANK WEAPONS".Modern Firearms.2007-03-16.Retrieved2008-12-06.
  6. ^"RMG - A new Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon from Bazalt".Archived fromthe originalon 11 January 2014.Retrieved23 November2014.
  7. ^"Ukraine, close quarter use of a RPG 28 on a Russian T-72".YouTube.
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