RPG-27 Tavolga Russian Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
RPG-27 Tavolga
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Other
Basic Information
Name
RPG-27 Tavolga Russian Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Designation
RPG-27 Tavolga
Alternate Designation
RPG-27 Tavolga
Equipment Type
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
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 “Reaktivnaya Mnogotselevaya Granata” 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
The 105 mm RShG‐1 multi‐purpose rocket launcher is a variant of the RPG‐27 firing a revised rocket projectile GRAU index 7P51 (7П51) with a unitary thermobaric warhead, the same as used on the TBG‐7. The range is extended out to 600 m.
System
Alternative Designation
RPG-27 Tavolga
Type
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Caliber
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
Penetration, Homogeneous Armor
>800 mm
Penetration, Concrete
>1,500 mm
Penetration, Brickwork
>2,000 mm
Penetration, Log and Earth
3,700 mm
Operating Temperature Range
‐50°C to +50°C
Sights
Raised iron peep sight
Dimensions
Length
1,135 mm
Weight, Launcher
8.3 kg
Weight, Projectile
5 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
1.14 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
8.3 kg
Operators (5)
Russia
Iran
Jordan
Mexico
Syria
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