RPG-26
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The RPG-26 is a man-portable disposable anti-tank rocket launcher developed by the Soviet Union. Its ammunition has a single-stage high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead.
The RPG-26 is based on the RPG-22, which in turn is based on the RPG-18, which is an almost direct copy of the US M72 LAW. The RPG-18 does not have the M72's disarming switch - once the launcher is extended and armed, it can no longer be disarmed. The RPG-22 and RPG-26 reinstate this missing feature. The RPG-27 is a further evolved version of the RPG-26.
Specifications
Manufacturer specifications provided by Rosoboronexport- Calibre: 72.5 mm
- Length: 770 mm
- Weight: 2.9 kg
- Aiming range: 250 m
- Operating temperature: +/- 50°C
- RHA penetration: 500 mm
See also
- Rocket propelled grenade (includes a description of tactics and history.)
- RPG-7
- RPG-29
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