| RPG-30 | |
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| Type | Rocket-propelled grenade |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt |
| Manufacturer | State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 10.3 kg |
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| Caliber | 105 mm |
| Action | 650 mm: Rolled homogeneous armor 1,500 mm: Reinforced concrete 2,000 mm: Brick |
| Muzzle velocity | 120 m/s |
| Effective range | 200 m |
The RPG-30 is a Russian hand held anti-tank grenade launcher.
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The RPG-30 was unveiled in 2008 by the State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt as a modern anti-tank grenade launcher designed to address the threat of reactive armor and active protection systems on tanks[1]. Active protection systems (APS) such as ARENA-E, Drozd and Trophy defeat anti-armour munitions by destroying them before they reach the target, the RPG-30 is an intended response to the introduction of these systems. The RPG-30 has cleared its testing program and is waiting to be included in the Russian state arms procurement program as of November 2008[1].
The RPG-30 shares a close resemblance with the RPG-27 in that it is a man-portable, disposable anti-tank rocket launcher with a single shot capacity. Unlike the RPG-27 however, there is a smaller diameter precursor round in addition to the main round. This precursor acts as a false target, tricking the APS into engaging it and allowing the main round a clear path to the target, while the APS is stuck in the 0.2-0.4 second delay needed to start its next engagement[1].
The PG-30 is the main round of the RPG-30. The round is a 105-mm tandem shaped charge with a weight of 10.3-kg and has a range of 200 meters and a stated penetration capability in excess of 600-mm RHA (after ERA), 1500-mm reinforced concrete, 2000-mm brick and 3700-mm of earth[1].