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RPG-28
An RPG-28 on display at Interpolitex 2016
TypeDisposable Anti-tank rocket 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] RHA after ERA
2500mm: Reinforced concrete
3000 mm: Brick
Muzzle velocity250 m/s
Effective firing range300 m
SightsIron sights or telescopic sight

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.[3] Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.[4]

2022 Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

The RPG-28 has been used by the Russian military during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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 RPG-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

References

  1. ^ a b "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.
  2. ^ a b "RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher". www.military-today.com. Military Today.
  3. ^ "Срок регистрации домена закончился".
  4. ^ "-.name". 31 December 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  5. ^ "RPG-28 , ANTI-TANK WEAPONS". Modern Firearms. 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
  6. ^ "RMG - A new Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon from Bazalt". Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  7. ^ "Ukraine, close quarter use of a RPG 28 on a Russian T-72". YouTube.

External links

Soviet and Russian rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) series
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