73mm PG-9
Overview
73mm PG-9
PG-9 projectile with fins in extened position.
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Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Recoilless rifle ammunition
Entered service
1962
Status
In service
Development
Early 1950's
Developer
Soviet Union
Production
1962 - present
Producer
Soviet Union
Russia
Bulgaria
Romania
Russia
Bulgaria
Romania
Designations
7P3 (GRAU index for PG-9V)
7P4 (GRAU index for OG-9V)
7P4 (GRAU index for OG-9V)
Variants
PG-9
PG-9
HEAT-FS round for use against armored vehicles.
PG-9N
Improved HEAT-FS round with better armor penetration.
PG-9VS
HEAT-FS round with improved flight characteristics.
PG-9NT
HEAT-FS round with tandem warhead.
OG-9
OG-9
HE-Frag round for use against troops in the open.
OG-9M
Improved HE-Frag round different HE filler.
OG-9M1
Further improved HE-Frag round.
OG-9BG
Bulgarian made HE-Frag round.
OG-9BG1
Bulgarian made HE-Frag round with improved flight characteristics.
Details
Facts
PG-9
PG-9N
PG-9NT
OG-9
OG-9M
OG-9M1
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Recoilless rifle ammunition
Dimensions
Diameter
73 mm
Length
920 mm
Weight
4.39 kg
Warhead
Type
HEAT-FS
Charge
0.332 kg hexogen
Fuze
VP-9
Effect
300 mm RHA
Range
Velocity
435 m/s
Range
800 m practical
1.3 km maximum
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73mm SPG-9
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