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RPG-18 64mm
The RPG-18 Mukha ("Fly") is a Russian short-range, disposable light anti-tank rocket launcher.
The RPG-18 is similar in both appearance and in functionality to the United States’ LAW. Both of these weapons are carried with the part of the launch tube collapsed making the weapon much more compact. When preparing to fire, the soldier using the RPG-18 extends the tube. Sights are mounted on the top of the tube with the trigger located just below the rear peep sight.
The RPG-18 fires a 64 mm PG-18 HEAT warhead mounted on a small rocket capable of engaging any target within 200 meters. The warhead self-destructs 6 seconds after launch placing definite limits on range even if a sight was used that was effective with targets beyond 200 meters. The PG-18 itself can penetrate up to 375 mm of conventional armor. However, performance is significantly diminished when the RPG-18 is employed against targets protected by HEAT resistant ERA or composite armor.
Unlike better known weapons, the RPG-18 requires only one operator because it is not reloaded. Assistant grenadiers are used in the RPG-2, RPG-7 and RPG-16 systems.
Specifications
Calibre: 64 mm
Weight:
Total: 2.6 kg
Rocket: 1.4 kg
Muzzle velocity: 115 m/s
Length:
Folded: 705 mm
Extended: 1050 mm
Range
Versus 2 m high target: 135 m
Practical maximum: 200 m
Warhead: HEAT with a penetration of 375 mm of RHA, 1 m of brick or 0.5 m of reinforced concrete with VP-18 impact fuze.
RPG-7 40mm
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RPG-7 40mm
The RPG-7 is a widely-produced and used handheld anti-tank grenade launcher designed by the Soviet Union.
Specifications
A RPG launcher loaded with an OG-7V fragmentation warhead.Manufacturer specifications for the RPG-7V1 provided by Rosoboronexport and Globalsecurity.
Caliber: 40 mm (1.57")
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Length: 95 cm (37")
PG-7V:
Warhead: Single-stage HEAT
Round weight: 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)
Diameter: 70,5 mm (2.7")
Penetration: Over 330 mm RHA (12.9")
PG-7VL:
Warhead: Single-stage HEAT
Round weight: 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)
Diameter: 93 mm (3.65")
Penetration: Over 500 mm RHA (19.5")
PG-7VR:
Warhead: Tandem HEAT
Round weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)
Diameter: 105 mm (4.1")
Penetration: Over 600 mm RHA after reactive armor (23.4")
OG-7V:
Warhead: Fragmentation
Round weight: 2 kg (4 lb)
Diameter: 40 mm (1.6")
Maximum effective area for people wearing body armor: 150 m (492 ft)
TBG-7V:
Warhead: Single-stage thermobaric
Round weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)
Diameter: 105 mm (4.1")
Kill radius: 10 m (33 ft)
The RPG-18 Mukha ("Fly") is a Russian short-range, disposable light anti-tank rocket launcher.
The RPG-18 is similar in both appearance and in functionality to the United States’ LAW. Both of these weapons are carried with the part of the launch tube collapsed making the weapon much more compact. When preparing to fire, the soldier using the RPG-18 extends the tube. Sights are mounted on the top of the tube with the trigger located just below the rear peep sight.
The RPG-18 fires a 64 mm PG-18 HEAT warhead mounted on a small rocket capable of engaging any target within 200 meters. The warhead self-destructs 6 seconds after launch placing definite limits on range even if a sight was used that was effective with targets beyond 200 meters. The PG-18 itself can penetrate up to 375 mm of conventional armor. However, performance is significantly diminished when the RPG-18 is employed against targets protected by HEAT resistant ERA or composite armor.
Unlike better known weapons, the RPG-18 requires only one operator because it is not reloaded. Assistant grenadiers are used in the RPG-2, RPG-7 and RPG-16 systems.
Specifications
Calibre: 64 mm
Weight:
Total: 2.6 kg
Rocket: 1.4 kg
Muzzle velocity: 115 m/s
Length:
Folded: 705 mm
Extended: 1050 mm
Range
Versus 2 m high target: 135 m
Practical maximum: 200 m
Warhead: HEAT with a penetration of 375 mm of RHA, 1 m of brick or 0.5 m of reinforced concrete with VP-18 impact fuze.
RPG-7 40mm
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RPG-7 40mm
The RPG-7 is a widely-produced and used handheld anti-tank grenade launcher designed by the Soviet Union.
Specifications
A RPG launcher loaded with an OG-7V fragmentation warhead.Manufacturer specifications for the RPG-7V1 provided by Rosoboronexport and Globalsecurity.
Caliber: 40 mm (1.57")
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Length: 95 cm (37")
PG-7V:
Warhead: Single-stage HEAT
Round weight: 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)
Diameter: 70,5 mm (2.7")
Penetration: Over 330 mm RHA (12.9")
PG-7VL:
Warhead: Single-stage HEAT
Round weight: 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)
Diameter: 93 mm (3.65")
Penetration: Over 500 mm RHA (19.5")
PG-7VR:
Warhead: Tandem HEAT
Round weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)
Diameter: 105 mm (4.1")
Penetration: Over 600 mm RHA after reactive armor (23.4")
OG-7V:
Warhead: Fragmentation
Round weight: 2 kg (4 lb)
Diameter: 40 mm (1.6")
Maximum effective area for people wearing body armor: 150 m (492 ft)
TBG-7V:
Warhead: Single-stage thermobaric
Round weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)
Diameter: 105 mm (4.1")
Kill radius: 10 m (33 ft)
