RGO-78
РГO-78
Overview
RGO-78
Bulgarian production RGO-78 grenade.
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Russian for "defensive hand grenade 78"
Description
Introduction
The RGO-78 is a defensive hand grenade of Soviet origin. It was developed in the 1970's. Externally it looks very similar to the RGD-5, on which the design was based.
Design
The RGO-78 is a dedicated defensive version of the RGD-5. It contains less explosive and has a much thicker pre-fragmented steel body. The steel body contains about 850 steel balls.
Firepower
The RGO-78 has a casualty radius of about 20 meters. Although it can be thrown further than the casualty radius, the operator must seek cover. Otherwise, some fragments may reach the operator.
Users
The RGO-78 was adopted by Soviet forces. It is also exported to other nations, mostly in the Warsaw Pact and other nations with ties with USSR. Although common, the RGO-78 is not nearly as prolific as the earlier RGD-5.
Variants
Details
Related articles
RGD-5
RGO-78 is based on the RGD-5. It is a dedicated defensive version with larger casualty radius.