Infantry weapons / Rocket launchers / RPG-32

RPG-32

General Facts

  • TYPE
    Rocket launcher

  • ORIGIN
    Russia

  • NICKNAMES
    Hashim (nickname)

  • DESIGNED
    2005 - 2007

  • DESIGNER
    Bazalt

  • PRODUCTION
    2008 - present

  • PRODUCERS
    Jordan - JRESCO
    Russia - Bazalt

  • QUANTITY
    Unknown

  • UNIT COST
    Unknown

  • CHARACTERISTICS
    Reuseable launch tube
    Variety of warheads
    Heavy

Introduction

The RPG-32 Hashim is a rocket launcher of Russian origin. It was developed in the mid 2000's at the request of and in cooperation with Jordan.

Design

The RPG-32 uses a short reusable launch tube. The launcher is fitted with optics, fire controls and a carrying handle. Disposable canisters pre-loaded with a rocket are attached to the rear of the launcher. Four types of missiles are available, which are derived from RPG-26 and RPG-27 munitions.

Firepower

The RPG-32 uses 105mm or 72mm rockets derived from the RPG-27 and RPG-26 respectively. The 105mm tandem HEAT warhead is capable of piercing 650 mm homogenous steel armor. The effective range is 200 meters. In both calibers the rockets are available in a thermobaric variant.

Users

The RPG-32 has been adopted by Jordan and it is expected many nations in the Middle East will adopt it in the near future.

Variants

RPG-32

The RPG-32 uses a reusable launche tube with optics and disposable canisters with rockets. The standard 105mm warheads are derived from the RPG-27. These are the PG-32V HEAT warhead and TBG-32V thermobaric warhead. Additionally two 72mm rockets are available, which were derived from the RPG-26.

TypeRocket launcher
Crew1
Caliber105 mm
Length1.2 m loaded
Width?
Height?
Weight10 kg total, 3 kg unloaded
SightsOptical, collimating sight
AmmunitionPV-32V HEAT or TBG-32 thermobaric
GuidanceNone, free flight
Velocity?
Range
Penetration650mm RHA
RemarksReusable launcher
TypeRocket launcher
Crew1
Caliber72 mm
Length0.9 m loaded
Width?
Height?
Weight6 kg total, 3 kg unloaded
SightsOptical, collimating sight
AmmunitionHEAT or thermobaric
GuidanceNone, free flight
Velocity?
Range
Penetration?
RemarksReusable launcher

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