RPV-16 Ukrainian Thermobaric Rocket Launcher
RPV-16
Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile / Long-Range Artillery Rocket
Other
Basic Information
Name
RPV-16 Ukrainian Thermobaric Rocket Launcher
Designation
RPV-16
Alternate Designation
RPV-16
Equipment Type
Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile / Long-Range Artillery Rocket
Manufacturer
Ukroboronprom
Date of Introduction
2018
Description
The RPV-16 is a Ukrainian thermobaric rocket launcher. It is a slightly improved version of the Soviet RPO-A Shmel. Mass production of the RPV-16 for the Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly commenced in 2018. In 2020 hundreds of these single-use infantry flamethrowers were delivered to Ukrainian military.
System
Alternate Designation
RPV-16
Type
Thermobaric Rocket Launcher
Caliber
93 mm
Manufacturer
Ukrainian state UkrOboronProm
Muzzle Velocity
125 m/s
Maximum Range of Fire
1,000 m
Range of Effective Fire
300 m
Sighting Range
600 m
Note
The RPV-16 man-portable thermobaric rocket launcher or flamethrower is meant for engagement of enemy personnel, placed both openly and in different structures, lightly-armored and soft-skinned vehicles, destruction of protected buildings, surface and semi-embedded structures of stone, bricks, or concrete.
Dimensions
Length
920 mm
Diameter
INA
Weight
11 kg
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Ukraine
Category
Rocket Launchers
Land > Infantry Weapons > Rocket Launchers
Filter Label
R
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.92 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
11 kg
Operators (1)
Ukraine
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