RPG-18 Mukha Russian Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
RPG-18
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Other
Basic Information
Name
RPG-18 Mukha Russian Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Designation
RPG-18
Alternate Designation
RPG-18; Fly
Equipment Type
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1972
Description
The RPG-18 Mukha (Russian: Муха, romanized: Fly) is a Soviet short-range, disposable light anti-tank rocket launcher. The RPG-18 is very similar to the US M72-series LAW anti-tank rocket launcher. The RPG-18 has been succeeded by the RPG-22, a very similar design with a larger warhead. .
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Main Weapon
64 mm
Range
200.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
RPG-18; Fly
Type
Disposable Light Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
Caliber
64 mm
Manufacturer
INA
Crew
1 ea
Man Portable
Yes
Reloadable
No
Barrel
The RPG‐18 launcher is made of an extruded plastic‐fibre outer tube and a telescopically joined aluminum inner tube.
Breech
The launcher is a disposable single‐shot weapon, hence no loading/reloading of ammunition is required.
Firing Mechanism
The firing mechanism is mechanical and not unlike that on the US M72 series.
Fuze
VP‐18
Muzzle Velocity
115 m/s
Range
200 m
Penetration, Armor
300 mm
Penetration, Brick and Masonry
1000 mm
Penetration, Reinforced Concrete
500 mm
Dimensions
Launcher Length, Firing Position
1050 mm
Launcher Length, Folded
705 mm
Projectile Length
664 mm
Fin Span, Folded
64 mm
Fin Span, Open
208 mm
Weight, Overall
2.6 kg
Weight, Projectile
1.4 kg
Weight, Explosive Fill
312 g HMX
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Rocket Launchers
Land > Infantry Weapons > Rocket Launchers
Filter Label
R
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.05 m
Width
0.06 m
Height
—
Weight
2.6 kg
Operators (20)
Russia
Ukraine
Belarus
Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Chad
Congo, Republic of the
Georgia
Greece
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Panama
Syria
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Non-State Actors
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