RPG-28

RPG-28

RPG-28

Disposable Anti-tank rocket launcher

The RPG-28 Klyukva ("Cranberry") is a Russian handheld anti-tank rocket launcher.

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History

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]

2022 Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

The RPG-28 has been used by the Russian military during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Description

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 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.[5] Loaded weight is 13.5 kg.[6]

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References

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    "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.
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    "RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher". www.military-today.com. Military Today.
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    "Срок регистрации домена закончился".
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    "-.name". 31 December 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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    "RPG-28 , ANTI-TANK WEAPONS". Modern Firearms. 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
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    "RMG - A new Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon from Bazalt". Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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    "Ukraine, close quarter use of a RPG 28 on a Russian T-72". YouTube.
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