PG-2 Russian Projected Grenade
PG-2
Non-Lethal Projected Grenade
Other
Basic Information
Name
PG-2 Russian Projected Grenade
Designation
PG-2
Alternate Designation
PG-2
Equipment Type
Non-Lethal Projected Grenade
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1954
Description
The PG-2 Russian Projected Grenade is a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT), fin-stabilized, projected grenade which is loaded into the muzzle of the RPG-2 launcher.
Ground Specifications
Main Weapon
80-85mm projected grenade
System
Alternate Designation
PG-2
Type
Projected Grenade
Manufacturer
INA
Warhead
The PG-2 projected grenade has a HEAT (high-explosive anti-tank) warhead which has an inertia impact base fuze. The warhead can be unscrewed from the rear body (stabiliser tube) of the grenade.
The warhead which can be between 80 and 85mm in calibre fits outside the launcher, whilst the stabiliser tube, (40mm calibre) and propellant charge fit inside the launcher.
There is a small lug at the front end of the stabilizer tube, which locates in a cut out at the muzzle of the launcher, this ensures the percussion primer is in line with the firing pin (on the underside of the launcher).
Charge
The stand-off for the shaped charge is provided by the hollow nose cone.
Note
The RPG-2 (РПГ-2) is a man-portable, shoulder-launched anti-armour weapon developed from the German Panzerfaust of the Second World War.
Dimensions
Length
INA
Diameter
INA
Weight
INA
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Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Projected Grenade
Land > Grenades > Projected Grenade
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
0.09 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Russia
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