RPG-28 Klyukva (Cranberry)

Shoulder-Fired Disposable Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher

Russia | 2011

"The RPG-28 is a handy, portable armor-defeating system for Russian forces recently introduced in 2011."

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Portable, shoulder-fired armor-defeating weapons have been a staple of Russian military units since the dark days of World War 2 (1939-1945). Technique and technology both evolved during the Cold War decades which produced a variety of such weapons in the "RPG" mold, generally firing a rocket-propelled armor-defeating grenade. These weapon systems have proven utterly reliable, effective and easy-to-operate / train on, making them a popular choice for guerilla fighters able to get their hands on the weapons.

The RPG-28 fits this same mold - it is a shoulder-fired weapon designed to be carried and fired by a single individual with effectiveness against armored targets and fortified positions. The launcher unit sports integrated optics for sighting targets at range and is wholly disposable once the rocket has been fired. It can be carried by a single infantryman or mounted on a tripod assembly for ambushing passing armor. The launcher comes preloaded with the projectile which weighs 12 kilograms and features spring-loaded fins for stabilized flight to the target. The rocket has an effective range out to 300 meters with penetration against 1,000mm of Rolled Homogeneous Armor (RHA).

Design work on the RPG-28 was handled by the State Research and Production Enterprise and Bazalt and both are involved in its ongoing production (since 2008). The RPG-28 series was introduced in late-2011 and currently (2017) sees service with the Russian military. It is known as the "Klyukva" - or "Cranberry".

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Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the RPG-28 Klyukva (Cranberry). Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

985 ft
300.2 m | 328.3 yds
Max.Eff.Range

1
Rounds-Per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire

850 ft/sec
259 m/sec
Muzzle Velocity

Physical
The physical qualities of the RPG-28 Klyukva (Cranberry). Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

1,800 mm
70.87 in
O/A Length

1,800 mm
70.87 in
Barrel Length

34.39 lb
15.60 kg
Weight

electrically-Actuated; Single-Shot
Action

125mm
Caliber(s)

Single-Shot; Non-Resuable Launch Tube.
Feed

Integrated Optics
Sights

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the RPG-28 Klyukva (Cranberry) Shoulder-Fired Disposable Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher family line.

RPG-28 - Base Series Deisgnation

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the RPG-28 Klyukva (Cranberry). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): Bazalt / State Research and Production Enterprise - Russia

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