RPG-26 Aglen Russian Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
RPG-26 Aglen
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Other
Basic Information
Name
RPG-26 Aglen Russian Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Designation
RPG-26 Aglen
Alternate Designation
RPG-26 Aglen
Equipment Type
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Manufacturer
State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt
Date of Introduction
1985
Description
The RPG-26 Aglen is a disposable anti-tank rocket launcher developed by the Soviet Union. It fires a single-stage rocket with jack-knife fins, which unfold after launch. The rocket carries a 72.5-millimeter diameter high explosive anti-tank single-shaped charge warhead capable of penetrating 440 millimeters of armor, one meter of reinforced concrete, or one and a half meters of brickwork. It has a maximum effective range of around 250 meters. The similar-sized rocket features a slightly heavier and more powerful HEAT warhead and more powerful rocket engine. The limited extension of the RPG-22 launch tube was found of little use. Therefore the RPG-26 has a rigid non-telescoping launch tube.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Main Weapon
72.5 mm rocket
Range
250.0 km
Variants
RShG‐2
The RShG‐2 GRAU index 6G31 (6Г31) uses the same launcher and rocket motor as the RPG‐26, weighs 3.8 kg complete and has a direct‐fire range of 350 m.
System
Alternative Designation
RPG-26 Aglen
Type
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Caliber
72.5 mm
Manufacturer
State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt
Crew
1
Breech
The launcher is a disposable single‐shot weapon, hence no loading/reloading of ammunition is required.
Method of Operation
The user acquires the target, estimating the distance and lead required, adjusts the point of aim, and depresses the firing button to fire the weapon.
Rate of Fire
Single shot
Muzzle Velocity
144 m/s
Direct Fire Effective Range
250 m
Penetration, Homogeneous Armor
Less than 400 mm
Penetration, Concrete
Less than 1,000 mm
Penetration, Log and Earth
Less than 2,400 mm
Ammunition Types
PG-26 rocket with single HEAT warhead
Sights
Mechanical flip up sights
Dimensions
Length
770 mm
Diamter
72.5 mm
Weight, Launcher
2.9 kg
Weight, Projectile
1.8 kg
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Rocket Launchers
Land > Infantry Weapons > Rocket Launchers
Filter Label
R
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.77 m
Width
0.07 m
Height
—
Weight
2.9 kg
Operators (10)
Russia
China
Ukraine
Belarus
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Georgia
Jordan
Syria
Venezuela
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