RPG-28
RPG-28 | |
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Type | DisposableAnti-tankrocket 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 | 12 kg (projectile)[2] 13.5 kg (loaded) |
Length | 1200 mm |
Caliber | 125 mm |
Action | 900 mm:[2]RHAafterERA 2500mm: Reinforced concrete 3000 mm: Brick |
Muzzle velocity | 250 m/s |
Effective firing range | 300 m |
Sights | Iron sightsortelescopic sight |
TheRPG-28 Klyukva( "Cranberry" ) is a Russian handheldanti-tankrocket launcher.
History
[edit]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
[edit]The RPG-28 has been used by the Russian military during the2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Description
[edit]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
[edit]- Russian Federation
- Ukraine- a few captured.[7]
References
[edit]- ^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.
- ^ab"RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher".military-today.Military Today.
- ^"Срок регистрации домена закончился".
- ^"-.name".31 December 2011.Retrieved23 November2014.
- ^"RPG-28, ANTI-TANK WEAPONS".Modern Firearms.2007-03-16.Retrieved2008-12-06.
- ^"RMG - A new Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon from Bazalt".Archived fromthe originalon 11 January 2014.Retrieved23 November2014.
- ^"Ukraine, close quarter use of a RPG 28 on a Russian T-72".YouTube.