RPG-28
{{Short description|Disposable Anti-tank rocket launcher}}
{{Infobox weapon
| name = RPG-28
| image = RPG-28 grenade launcher at Interpolitex-2016 01.jpg
| image_size = 300
| caption = An RPG-28 on display at Interpolitex 2016
| origin = {{flag|Russia}}
| type = Disposable Anti-tank rocket launcher
| is_ranged = yes
| is_bladed =
| is_explosive = yes
| is_artillery = yes
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| service = December 2011
| wars = 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
| designer = Bazalt
| design_date = 2000s
| manufacturer = Bazalt
| production_date = 2008
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| weight = 12 kg (projectile){{cite web |title=RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher |url=http://www.military-today.com/firearms/rpg_28.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228141701if_/http://www.military-today.com/firearms/rpg_28.htm |archive-date=28 February 2022 |url-status=usurped}}
13.5 kg (loaded)
| length = 1200 mm
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| caliber = 125 mm
| action = 900 mm: RHA after ERA
2500mm: Reinforced concrete
3000 mm: Brick
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| velocity = 250 m/s
| range = 300 m
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| sights = Iron sights or telescopic sight
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The RPG-28 Klyukva ("Cranberry") is a Russian handheld anti-tank rocket launcher.
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/extracts/extract/jiw/jiw_a096.html |title=RPG-28 anti-tank rocket launcher (Russian Federation), Anti-Tank Weapons |work=Jane's Infantry Weapons |access-date=2008-12-06 |year=2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505072609/http://www.janes.com/extracts/extract/jiw/jiw_a096.html |archive-date=May 5, 2008 }}
It was offered for export in 2008.{{cite web | url=http://arms-tass.su/?page=article&aid=55502&cid=25 | title=Срок регистрации домена закончился }} Officially adopted by the Russian Government in December 2011.{{cite web|url=http://vpk.name/news/62946_na_vooruzhenie_vs_rf_prinyato_neskolko_izdelii_fgup_gnpp_bazalt.html|title=-.name|date=31 December 2011 |publisher=|access-date=23 November 2014}}
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.{{cite web |url=https://modernfirearms.net/en/grenade-launchers/russia-grenade-launchers/rpg-28-eng/|title=RPG-28, Anti-Tank Weapons |work=Modern Firearms |access-date=2008-12-06 |date=2007-03-16 }} Loaded weight is 13.5 kg.{{cite web|url=http://defense-update.com/products/r/rmg.htm|title=RMG - A new Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon from Bazalt|publisher=|access-date=23 November 2014|archive-date=11 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111122655/http://defense-update.com/products/r/rmg.htm|url-status=dead}}
Users
- {{flag|Russia}}
- {{flag|Ukraine}} - a few captured.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A04iaenPdqM | title=Ukraine, close quarter use of a RPG 28 on a Russian T-72 | website=YouTube }}
References
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External links
- [http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/maniali/RPG-28.jpg Bazalt Brochure RPG-28]
- [http://world.guns.ru/grenade/gl42-e.htm Modern Firearms]
{{Russian RPG series}}