RBR M80 Zolja
Overview
RBR M80 Zolja
RBR M80 Zolja rocket launcher with launch tube and sights in stowed position.
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Serbia
North Macedonia
Serbian for "wasp"
RBR | Ručni Raketni Bacač
Serbian for "handheld rocket launcher"
Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Description
Introduction
The RBR M80 Zolja is a late Cold War era rocket launcher of Yugoslav origin. It was developed to supplement the RB M57 reusable rocket launcher. The official nickname Zolja translates to "wasp".
Design
The design of the RBR M80 is very similar to the American M72 LAW and Soviet RPG-18. It is a pre-packaged launcher with extensible launch tube. Before firing the launch tube must be extended and the sights are flipped up into position. After firing the launch tube is disposed.
Firepower
The RBR M80 has a single HEAT warhead which is able to penetrate up to 300 mm RHA. Maximum effective range is about 220 meters. The minimum range is 10 to 20 meters.
Users
The RBR M80 was adopted by Yugoslav forces and was used by all factions in the various conflicts following the break-up of Yugoslavia. The RBR M80 was also offered for export and is used in limited numbers by several nations around the world.
Details
Media
RBR M80 Zolja
Operator preparing the RBR M80 Zolja rocket launcher for firing.
Source: Yugoimport SDPR
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RBR M80 Zolja
RBR M80 Zolja launch tube in stowed position with rocket shown alongside.
Source: MoserB
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RBR M80 Zolja
Cut away model of the RBR M80 Zolja in extended position.
Source: Yugoimport SDPR
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RBR M80 Zolja
RBR M80 Zolja launch tube with sights in raised position.
Source: MoserB
Copyright: Public domain
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