JRTC VISMOD: RPG-27 Russian 105mm Disposable Anti-Tank Grenade Launcher (ATGL)

Tavolga (Meadow Grass)

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Basic Information

Name

JRTC VISMOD: RPG-27 Russian 105mm Disposable Anti-Tank Grenade Launcher (ATGL)

Designation

Tavolga (Meadow Grass)

Alternate Designation

Tavolga (Meadow Grass)

Equipment Type

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Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

1989

Description

The RPG-27 is a Soviet disposable rocket launcher. The RPG-27 shares a close resemblance with the previous RPG-26 in that it is a man-portable, disposable anti-tank rocket launcher with a single shot capacity. The RPG-27 has a larger diameter round than the RPG-26 which enables the RPG-27 to achieve higher armor penetration performance. The RPG-27 fin stabilized round is a 105 mm tandem-charge HEAT warhead with a range of 200 meters. The round has a stated penetration capability in excess of 600 mm of RHA (after ERA) and 1500 mm of brick or concrete and 3700 mm of earth. The RShG-1 is very similar in operation to the RPG-27 but carries a thermobaric warhead with a lethal radius of 10 meters and a larger range of 600 meters. Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.

Ground Specifications

Crew 1

Variants

RMG Variant The RMG is a smaller, multipurpose variant of the RShG-1 that is optimized for the bunker buster role and defeating light vehicles and infantry in cover. As a result, its penetration performance against tank armor is reduced. The launcher carries a tandem warhead. The precursor high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead penetrates armor or other obstacles (reinforced concrete, masonry, etc.). The main warhead creates a fine explosive cloud and takes into the interior through the hole, pierced by the precursor charge. Detonation of the main warhead explosive boasts a multiple effects (high-explosive and incendiary). The RMG rocket launcher ('RMG' stands for âReaktivnaya Mnogotselevaya Granataâ or rocket-propelled multi-purpose grenade) was developed by Bazalt in the early 2000s. As is the case with disposable anti-tank rocket launchers and multi-purpose assault weapons, the designation of the new rocket launcher is the designation of its round. The design project was supervised by leading designer S. Kh. Irtuganov. Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.

RSHG-1 INA

System

Alternative Designation Tavolga (Meadow Grass)

Cailber/Length 105 mm

Crew 1 ea

Rate of Fire Single-shot disposable rd/min

Penetration 600 - ~ 750 mm: RHA after ERA 1500 mm: Brick 3700 mm: Earth

Muzzle Velocity 120 m/s

Effective Firing Range 200 m

Dimensions

Length, Firing 1.155 m

Length, Travel 1.155 m

Weight 7.6 kg

Munition

Munition 1

Cailber/Length 105 mm

Muzzle Velocity 120 m/s

Range, Effective 200 m

Type Tandem-HEAT

Sights

Night Sights

Available No

Sights

Notes (Can be used with NVG found in Hybrid Threat units). Other sights can be adapted, such as the strap-on British Ring Sight, with NVG.

Type Raised iron peep sight

Details

Country of Origin Other

Category Land

Land

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Operators (5)

Russia

Iran

Jordan

Mexico

Syria

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