Russian Infantry Rocket Flame Weapon RPO

Russian Infantry Rocket Flame Weapon RPO Ammunition Types Rocket

-Rocket-propelled encapsulated napalm projectile.

         The RPO is a combat-tested, shoulder-fired reusable weapon that fires a rocket-propelled encapsulated napalm warhead. It was designed to replace the LPO-50. The RPO is carried in two parts that must be connected to fire. Squeezing the trigger ignites the rocket with an electric spark. Part of the propellant gas enters the container and pushes the canister, kindling the igniter which in turn, ignites the incendiary mixture. The napalm in the RPO ignites at the initial stage of the flight and upon impact burning pieces are scattered all over the target. Although still in use by the OPFOR Flamethrower Bn (Encapsulated) at Corps or Army level (and other armies), the RPO has generally been replaced by the Infantry Rocket Flame Weapon RPO-A Series (RPO-A/D/Z).

Description:

Crew: 1

Weight (kg):

Empty: 3.5

Pack (launcher and two rounds): 22

Length (ready to fire) (m): 1.44

Rate of Fire (rockets/min): 1

Reaction Time-Travel to Fire (sec): 60

Fire From Inside Building: INA

Tube Life: 100 rounds