| RPG-28 | |
|---|---|
 An RPG-28 on display at Interpolitex 2016 | |
| Type | Disposable Anti-tank rocket launcher1 |
| Place of origin |  Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | December 2011 |
| Wars | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Bazalt |
| Designed | 2000s |
| Manufacturer | Bazalt |
| Produced | 2008 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12 kg (projectile)2 13.5 kg (loaded) |
| Length | 1200 mm |
| Caliber | 125 mm |
| Action | 900 mm:2 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 (Russian: РПГ-28), also known as the Klyukva (Russian: Клюква, lit. '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
The RPG-28 is reportedly used by Russian soldiers in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.5
Design
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.6 It 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.6 Loaded weight is 13.5 kg.7
Users
References
References
- "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.
- "RPG-28 Single-use anti-tank rocket launcher". Archived from the original on 28 February 2022.
- "Срок регистрации домена закончился".
- "-.name". 31 December 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- https://vietbao.vn/en/rpg-28-klyukva-vu-khi-pha-huy-xe-tang-abrams-tren-chien-truong-ukraine-474221.html
- "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.