RPG-28
| RPG-28 | |
|---|---|
 An RPG-28 on display at Interpolitex 2016 | |
| Type | Disposable Anti-tank rocket launcher[1] |
| Place of origin |  Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | December 2011 |
| Wars | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Bazalt |
| Designed | 2000s |
| Manufacturer | Bazalt |
| Produced | 2008 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12 kg (projectile)[2] 13.5 kg (loaded) |
| Length | 1200 mm |
| Caliber | 125 mm |
| Action | 900 mm:[2] RHA after ERA 2500mm: Reinforced concrete 3000 mm: Brick |
| Muzzle velocity | 250 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 300 m |
| Sights | Iron sights or telescopic sight |
The RPG-28 (Russian: РПГ-28), also known as the Klyukva (Russian: Клюква, lit. 'Cranberry') is a Russian handheld anti-tank rocket launcher.
History
[edit]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 armour as well as fortified infantry.[1]
It was offered for export in 2008.[3] Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.[4]
The RPG-28 is reportedly used by Russian soldiers in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[5]
Design
[edit]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.[6] It has a larger diameter round than the RPG-27 which enables the RPG-28 to achieve higher armour penetration performance.
The RPG-28 round is a 125 mm tandem shaped charge with a weight of 8.5 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.[6] Loaded weight is 13.5 kg.[7]
Users
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "RPG-28 anti-tank rocket launcher (Russian Federation), Anti-Tank Weapons". Jane's Infantry Weapons. 2007. Archived from the original on May 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- 1 2 "RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher". Archived from the original on 28 February 2022.
- ↑ "Срок регистрации домена закончился".
- ↑ "-.name". 31 December 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ https://vietbao.vn/en/rpg-28-klyukva-vu-khi-pha-huy-xe-tang-abrams-tren-chien-truong-ukraine-474221.html
- 1 2 3 "RPG-28, Anti-Tank Weapons". Modern Firearms. 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- ↑ "RMG - A new Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon from Bazalt". Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
