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RPG-28 Klyukva Russian Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher

RPG-28 Klyukva

Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
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Basic Information
Name
RPG-28 Klyukva Russian Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Designation
RPG-28 Klyukva
Alternate Designation
RPG-28 Klyukva
Equipment Type
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Manufacturer
State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt
Date of Introduction
2007
Description

The RPG-28 Klyukva ("Cranberry") is a Russian handheld anti-tank rocket launcher. The RPG-28 was unveiled in 2007 at IDEX Abu Dhabi by the State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt as a modern anti-tank rocket launcher designed to defeat modern and future tanks with advanced reactive and composite armor as well as fortified infantry. It was offered for export in 2008. Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011. The RPG-28 shares a close resemblance with the RPG-27 in that it is a portable, disposable anti-tank rocket launcher with a single shot capacity. The RPG-28 has a larger diameter round than the RPG-27 which enables the RPG-28 to achieve higher armor penetration performance. The PG-28 round is a 125 mm tandem-shaped charge with a weight of 12 kg and a range of 300 meters. The round has a stated penetration capability in excess of 1000 mm RHA (after ERA) and 3000 mm of brick. The loaded weight is 13.5 kg.

Ground Specifications
Crew 1
System
Alternative Designation RPG-28 Klyukva
Type Handheld Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher.
Caliber 125mm
Manufacturer State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt
Crew 1
Rate of fire 1 (single shot, disposable launch tube)
Operation Manually cocked, then aimed and fired.
Guidance System Unguided Projectile
Warhead Tandem HEAT
Back Blast Area The RPG-28 has a back-blast area of at least 30 meters.
Effective Range 300 m
Ammunition The nominally 125 mm calibre PG‐28 rocket‐propelled projectile carries a tandem shaped charge warhead and comprises three main sections; from front to rear, these are the precursor charge, the main charge, and the rocket motor.
Penetration (RHA behind ERA) Less than 900 mm
Penetration, Reinforced Concrete 2,500 mm
Penetration, Brickwork 3,000 mm
Sights Fold up front and rear sights are fitted to the launch tube. The front sight is positioned just back from the muzzle, whereas the rear sight sits approximately 590 mm back from it. The front sight is a simple post, whereas the rear sight is a ladder type sight.
Note If the rocket misses the target it self-destructs after flying for several hundred meters, which happens a couple of seconds after launch.
Dimensions
Length, Overall 125 mm
Caliber 125 mm
Rocket Weight 12 kg
Loaded Weight 13.5 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
0.13 m
Width
Height
Weight
13.5 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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