RPG-30 Rocket-Propelled Grenade Launcher (2008)
The RPG-30 Rocket Propelled Grenade is another in the long line of man-portable, armor-defeating weapon systems originating from Russia.
The RPG-30 utilizes the same basic RPG concept established decades ago by the original RPG-2. The weapon is differentiated from the similar (and modern) Bazalt "RPG-27" by its implementation of a launched decoy projectile preceding the main projectile and intended to foil any "Active Protection System" (APS) scheme being applied by the target vehicle (a defense mechanism popular amongst major armored vehicles today). Design of the RPG-30 consists of a single-shot, disposable launch tube that is man-portable and weighs in the vicinity of 10 kilograms. A single operator can, therefore, manage several RPG-30 launchers across the back for transport, a sight common to RPG-7 operators today. The RPG-30 houses a 105mm armor- / structure-defeating rocket grenade with a tandem shaped-charge warhead capable of penetration out to 200 meters. As such, the system can be utilized to engage all manner of "hard" targets in the field at range.
The RPG-32 (also by Bazalt) is a further evolution of the RPG line, introduced in 2008 and, at present, operated by Brazil, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico and Russia. However, the RPG-32 makes use of a reusable launch tube firing a 105mm rocket grenade as opposed to the disposable nature of the RPG-30 series. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
RPG-30
Rocket-Propelled Grenade Launcher
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Bazalt - Russia
Initial Year of Service: 2008
Overall Length: 1800mm (70.87in)
Barrel Length: 1,800.00mm (70.87in)
Weight (Empty): 22.71lbs (10.30kg)
Cartridge: 105mm Rocket Grenade
Action: Manually-Actuated Trigger; Rocket-Propelled Projectile
Feed: Single-Shot; Reusable Tube
Muzzle Velocity: 900ft/sec (274m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 2 rounds per minute
Range: 1,000ft (305m; 333yds)
Sights: Included Optics; Backup Iron
Variants:
RPG-30 - Base Series Designation
Operators: Russia
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