DP-64

{{Infobox weapon

|name= DP-64 (ДП-64)

|image= Image:ДП-64_-_МВМС_2007.jpg

|caption= The Russian DP-64 Anti-Saboteur weapon

|origin=Soviet Union

|type= Grenade launcher

|is_ranged= yes

|is_bladed=

|is_explosive= yes

|is_artillery=

|is_vehicle=

|is_missile=

|is_UK=

|service= Russia

|used_by= Russian Navy

• Russian Naval Infantry

|wars= 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine{{cite web|title=DP-64: Russia's Anti-Saboteur Grenade Launcher In Ukraine|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpgCykhiXUk|website=youtube.com |publisher=The Armourer's Bench|language=en |format=video |date=April 19, 2023}}

|designer= Viktor Rebrikov

|design_date= 1989

|manufacturer= Degtyarev plant

|production_date= 1990

|number=

|variants=

|weight= 10 kg (22 lbs)

|length= 820 mm (32 inches)

|part_length=

|width= 110 mm (4.3 inches)

|height= 275 mm (10.8 inches)

|diameter=

|crew=

|cartridge=

|caliber= 45 mm (1.771 inches)

|action= (side) break open

|rate=

|velocity=

|range=

|max_range= 400 meters (1,312 feet)

|feed= 2 rounds

|sights= Direct & Indirect iron sights

|breech=

|recoil=

|carriage=

|elevation=

|traverse=

|blade_type=

|hilt_type=

|sheath_type=

|head_type=

|haft_type=

|filling=

|filling_weight=

|detonation= Depth

|yield=

|armour=

|primary_armament=

|secondary_armament=

|engine=

|engine_power=

|pw_ratio=

|suspension=

|vehicle_range=

|speed=

|guidance=

}}

The DP-64 Nepryadva{{Cite web|url=http://www.strategic-bureau.com/en/lance-grenade-dp-64-nepryadva/|title=DP-64 " Nepryadva " Grenade Launcher | Strategic Bureau of Information|website=www.strategic-bureau.com}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.pmulcahy.com/grenade_launchers/russian_grenade_launchers.htm|title=Russian Grenade Launchers|website=www.pmulcahy.com}} is a Russian special-purpose double-barreled over/under grenade launcher designed to protect surfaced submarines, ships, dockyards, water development works, and other coastal installations from combat swimmers and naval special forces. The weapon is breech-loading and operates much like a large shotgun with a side-break breech, utilizing both direct and indirect iron sights. The weapon is capable of firing grenades indirectly at ranges up to {{convert|400|m}}; however, these grenades act much like small depth charges, attacking submerged swimmers like true depth charges attack submersibles. A large polymer stock and the barrels themselves makes up the bulk of the weapon. The barrels are selected by turning a lever accommodated above the trigger guard. A front pistol grip is equipped for support and is out of alignment with the rear grip and trigger mechanism, providing a more natural grip while firing indirectly. The butt is fitted with a springy rubber pad to diminish felt recoil. Direct fire sights are also provided for use from a helicopter allowing for large areas to be patrolled and protected from enemy combat swimmers. The grenade launcher was developed in 1989 and introduced in 1990.

The DP-64 grenade launcher is now in serial production, said Pavel Sidorov, a representative of NPO Bazalt, the designer of the DP-64, at the 2015 International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi. Sidorov said that the company received a large order from Russia's Defense Ministry for the weapons. Previously, the DP-64 has only been built in small numbers for the Russian coast guard, Federal Security Service, and a handful of marine units.

Though large and somewhat unwieldy, the DP-64 serves an important role with few modern contemporaries in the small arms world.

Category:Grenade launchers

Category:Multi-barrel machine guns