RPG-27
| RPG-27 | |
|---|---|
 RPG-27 | |
| Type | Disposable rocket launcher[1] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union/Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1989 |
| Used by | Russia, Jordan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt |
| Designed | 1980s |
| Manufacturer | State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt |
| Produced | 1989 |
| Variants | RShG-1 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | ~ 8.0 kg |
| Length | ~ 1150 mm |
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| Caliber | 105 mm |
| Action |
600 - ~ 750 mm: RHA after ERA 1500 mm: Brick 3700 mm: Earth |
| Muzzle velocity | 120 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 200 m |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The RPG-27 is a Soviet disposable rocket launcher.
History
The RPG-27 Tavolga ('meadow grass') was developed by the State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt, as a modern anti-tank grenade launcher designed to defeat modern and future tanks with advanced reactive and composite armor as well as fortified infantry.[1] The RPG-27 was developed by the Soviet Union from the RPG-26.
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 armour penetration performance. The RPG-27 fin stabilised 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.[2] 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.[2] Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.[3]
Operators
Current operators
Former operators
See also
References
- 1 2 "rpg-27"&dq="rpg-27"&hl=en&ei=0Ng7TaDKOsvngQf8xKTlCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CDgQ6AEwBQ Jane's international defence review: IDR., Volume 37, Issues 1-6. Jane's Information Group. 2004. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- 1 2 "RPG-27 Anti-Tank Rocket". Land Forces Weapons Export Catalogue. Rosaboronexport. 2003. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- ↑ http://vpk.name/news/62946_na_vooruzhenie_vs_rf_prinyato_neskolko_izdelii_fgup_gnpp_bazalt.html
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