Analysis Russian defense industry RPG rocket-propelled grenade launchers and rounds 12201173

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Analysis : Russian defense industry RPG rocket-propelled grenade launchers and rounds.

Modern warfare requires reliable, effective and portable weapon systems that could provide fire support to the dismounted troops. Russian defense industry promotes a wide range of rocket-propelled grenade launchers and rounds for RPG-7V1, RPG-7V2, RPG-26, RPG-27 and RPG-29 ATGLs (Anti-Tank Grenade Launchers).

Russian TBG-7V rocket

The TBG-7V round is intended for engaging manpower, soft-skin targets, and light armoured vehicles. It features a thermobaric warhead. According to the specifications, TBG-7V has a caliber of 105 mm, a weight of 4.5 kg, and a maximum effective firing range of 550 m.

The OG-7V round is intended for engaging manpower (including the one protected with body armour). It is equipped with a fragmentation warhead. According to the specifications, OG-7V has a caliber of 40 mm, a weight of 2 kg, a direct firing range of 170 m, and a maximum effective firing range of 700 m.

Russian RPG-7V1 rocket-propelled grenade launcher with PG-7VR round

The PG-7VR round is intended for engaging all types of tanks (including those protected with ERA), armoured and soft-skin vehicles and for suppressing of enemy`s manpower inside building and installations. It is equipped with a tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead. According to the specifications, PG-7VR has a caliber of 105 mm, a weight of 4.5 kg, an effective firing range of 200 m, and a penetration capability of more than 0.6 m of homogenous armour.

The PG-7VL round is intended for engaging all types of tanks (including those protected with ERA), armoured and soft-skin vehicles and for suppressing of enemy`s manpower inside buildings and installations. It is equipped with a HEAT warhead. According to the specifications, PG-7VL has a caliber of 93 mm, a weight of 2.6 kg, a maximum effective firing range of 300 m, and a penetration capability of more than 0.5 m of homogenous armour.

Russian-made RPG-26 anti-tank rocket launcher

The RPG-26 disposable ATGL is designed to destroy tanks, armoured and soft-skin vehicles and to suppress manpower inside engineer installations. It is equipped with a HEAT warhead. According to the specifications, RPG-26 has a caliber of 72.5 mm, a weight of 2.9 kg, an effective firing range of 250 m, and a penetration capability of more than 440 mm of homogenous armour.

The RPG-27 disposable ATGL is designed to destroy tanks (including those up-armoured with ERA), armoured and soft-skin vehicles and to suppress manpower inside engineer installations. It is equipped with a tandem HEAT warhead. According to the specifications, RPG-27 has a caliber of 105 mm, a weight of 8.3 kg, an effective firing range of 200 m, and a penetration capability of more than 600 mm of homogenous armour.

Russian-made RPG-29 anti-tank grenade launcher

The RPG-29 ATGL is designed to destroy all types of tanks, armoured and soft-skin vehicles, and manpower inside engineer installations. It has a crew of two servicemen. According to the specifications, RPG-29 has a caliber of 105 mm, a weight of 11.5 kg (without optical and night sights), an effective firing range of 500 m, and a length of 1,000 m in travelling position and of 1,850 mm in combat position. Rosoboronexport offers two types of ammunition for the RPG-29 ATGL, namely, PG-29V and TBG-29V.

The PG-29V round is intended for destruction of all types of tanks (including those up-armoured with ERA), armoured and soft-skin vehicles and to suppress manpower inside engineer installations. It is armed with a tandem HEAT warhead. According to the specifications, PG-29V has a caliber of 105 mm, a weight of 6.7 kg, an effective firing range of 500 m, and a penetration capability of more than 600 mm of homogenous armour.

The TBG-29V round is intended for engaging light armoured/soft-skin vehicles, and manpower in engineer installations. It is armed with a thermobaric warhead. According to the specifications, TBG-29V has a caliber of 105 mm, a weight of 6.7 kg, and a firing range of 50-2,000 m.

The TBG-29V round is intended for engaging light armoured/soft-skin vehicles.