RPO Shmel (Bumblebee) Russian Projected Grenade
RPO Shmel
Non-Lethal Projected Grenade
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Basic Information
Name
RPO Shmel (Bumblebee) Russian Projected Grenade
Designation
RPO Shmel
Alternate Designation
RPO Shmel; NATO: Bumblebee
Equipment Type
Non-Lethal Projected Grenade
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1984
Description
The RPO Shmel (Bumblebee) Russian Projected Grenade is a man-portable, recoilless, fin-stabilized, projected grenade with a NATO designation of Bumblebee.
Variants
RPO-A (thermobaric)
The RPO-A (thermobaric) is intended to defeat covered fire weapons in urban areas, in the field, and in mountains, as well as to demolish shelters, motor vehicles, and lightly armored materiel.
RPO-D (smoke)
The RPO-D (smoke) is intended to lay smoke screens blinding the crews of fire weapons and create intolerable conditions in various shelters.
RPO-Z (incendiary)
RPO-Z (incendiary) is intended to set up fires on terrain, in buildings, structures and fuel-oil depots.
System
Alternate Designation
RPO Shmel; NATO: Bumblebee
Type
Projected Grenade
Manufacturer
INA
Note #1
The RPO-A version is considered as main in the whole line-up and is still in production for the Russian army and export.
Note #2
The development of the single-shot, disposable grenade launcher for the Russian army was initiated in 1984.
The resulting weapon, known as "Schmel" (bumblebee) was adopted by the Russian army in 1988.
Dimensions
Length
INA
Diameter
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Weight
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Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Projected Grenade
Land > Grenades > Projected Grenade
Filter Label
R
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Russia
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