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RPO-A Shmel

IN PRODUCTION
RPO-A Shmel
Quick Overview
Production
1980 - Present
Caliber
Overview

The RPO-A Shmel is a Soviet single-shot disposable man-portable rocket flamethrower. Despite its flamethrower designation, it actually fires a thermobaric rocket warhead. The weapon is a sealed tube that contains the rocket, launcher, and ignition system. It was designed to engage fortified positions, bunkers, and personnel in enclosed spaces. The thermobaric warhead creates a high-temperature blast wave through fuel-air explosion. The RPO-A is significantly more powerful than conventional explosive rockets of similar size.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
920 mm
Barrel Length
920 mm
Weight
11 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Single-shot disposable rocket
Trigger Type
Percussion igniter
Sights Type
Flip-up iron sights
Magazine Capacity
1 round
Additional Information
action
Single-shot disposable rocket
length
920 mm
weight
11 kg
capacity
1 round
barrel Length
920 mm

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