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RPG-28
RPG-28
	An RPG-28 on display at Interpolitex 2016
Type	Disposable Anti-tank rocket launcher
Place of origin	Russia
Service history
In service	December 2011
Used by	Russia
Production history
Designer	State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt
Designed	2000s
Manufacturer	State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt
Produced	2008
Specifications
Mass	12 kg (projectile); 13.5 kg (loaded)
Length	1200 mm
Caliber	125 mm
Action	900 mm: 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 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.^[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]

Users

Russian Federation
Ukraine - a few captured.^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b "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.
^ ^a ^b "RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher". www.military-today.com. Military Today.^{[dead link‍]}
^ "Срок регистрации домена закончился".
^ "-.name". 31 December 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
^ "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.
^ "Ukraine, close quarter use of a RPG 28 on a Russian T-72". YouTube.

External links

[Janes-1] "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.

[Military_Today-2] "RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher". www.military-today.com. Military Today.^{[dead link‍]}

[3] "Срок регистрации домена закончился".

[4] "-.name". 31 December 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2014.

[Modern-5] "RPG-28, ANTI-TANK WEAPONS". Modern Firearms. 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2008-12-06.

[6] "RMG - A new Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon from Bazalt". Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.

[7] "Ukraine, close quarter use of a RPG 28 on a Russian T-72". YouTube.

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