RMG



Overview


RMG

RMG, a disposable bunker buster with HEAT and thermobaric tandem warhead.
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Origin
Russia
Type
Rocket launcher (disposable)
Entered service
2012
Status
In service
Development
2000's
Developer
Russia - Bazalt
Production
Early 2010's - present
Producer
Russia - Bazalt
Designations
RMG | Reaktivnaya Mnogotselevaya Granata
Russian for "rocket-propelled multi-purpose grenade"
Notable users
Russia

Description


Introduction

The RMG is a modern era rocket launcher of Russian origin. The RMG is a dual purpose weapon. It was mainly intended to engage personnel behind walls or in bunkers. It can also be used against light armored vehicles, such as armored personnel carriers.

Design

The RMG is derived from the Soviet era RPG-27. It uses a similar launcher and rocket motor design, but has a very different warhead section. The warhead is of a tandem setup, but is not intended to defeat ERA. It is a thermobaric warhead for use against personnel with a single HEAT precursor charge to defeat thick walls or light armored vehicles.

Firepower

The RMG shaped charge of the dual warhead is able to penetrate about 100 mm RHA. This makes it suitable against most regular armored personnel carriers. The shaped charge is also able to defeat about 0.5 m brick wall or 0.3 m concrete. This makes it more suitable against bunkers than the RShG-1. The thermobaric warhead makes the RMG effective against infantry in buildings and in the open. The RMG has a maximum effective range of 600 meters.

Users

The RMG was adopted by Russia. It seems to be a limited standard item mostly in use with special forces and troops intended to fight in urban combat. It is also available for export.

Details


Facts RMG
General
Origin
Russia
Type
Rocket launcher
Crew
1
Lifespan
Disposable
Dimensions
Weight
8.5 kg
Length
1.1 m
Warhead
Diameter
105 mm
Warhead type
Combined HEAT and thermobaric warhead
Penetration
100mm RHA
0.5 m brick
0.3 m concrete
Velocity
About 130 m/s at muzzle
Range
Up to 600 m
Accessories
Sights
Mechanical flip-up sights
Up to 600 m range adjustment

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RPG-27 Tavolga

The RMG was derived from the RPG-27 design. While the RPG-27 has good penetration, it lacks lethality against personnel. The RMG balanced those two aspects.

RShG-1

The RShG-1 is also derived from the RPG-27. The RShG-1 has a larger thermobaric warhead thanthe RMG, but lacks armor penetration.