The Russian-Jordanian Hashim RPG-32 rocket launcher system is considered a threat to US Security and it was listed by the US Army as part of its intelligence brief on 'Asymmetrical Threats to Current and Future US Forces'.
Description
The RPG-32 multipurpose grenade launcher consists of a short, reusable launcher tube with grips, firing controls and sight mount, detachable collimating sight and disposable ammunition containers, which are pre-loaded at the factory and attached to the rear end of the launcher before firing.
History
The RPG-32 multipurpose grenade launcher was developed between 2005 and 2007 by Russian state-owned FGUP 'Bazalt' organization on request and under contract from Jordan and Mexico. After the first RPG-32 'Hashim' grenade launchers are delivered from and in 2008, the mass production of RPG-32 and its ammunition are expected to commence in Jordan and Mexico under license. The Brazilian government has selected the RPG-32 as the replacement for RPG-29s currently in service with the Brazilian armed forces and in 2008 the Brazilian defence conglomorate Avibras signed a contract with Bazalt to manufacture a special tailored version for the Brazilian military. In Argentina the RPG-32 will be manufacture by state-owned "FMFLB" for the Argentine Army and Marines.
Specifications
Caliber: 105mm (also can fire special 72mm rockets)
Type: rocket
Overall length:1200 mm (complete with 105mm launch container) or 900 mm (complete with 72mm launch container)
Weight: 3 kg unloaded, 10 kg loaded with 105mm rocket, 6kg loaded with 72mm rocket
Effective range: up to 200 m
Armour penetration: ERA + 650 mm RHA with 105mm PG-32V tandem HEAT rocket
The RPG-32 multipurpose grenade launcher consists of a short, reusable launcher tube with grips, firing controls and sight mount, detachable collimating sight and disposable ammunition containers, which are pre-loaded at the factory and attached to the rear end of the launcher before firing.
History
The RPG-32 multipurpose grenade launcher was developed between 2005 and 2007 by Russian state-owned FGUP 'Bazalt' organization on request and under contract from Jordan and Mexico. After the first RPG-32 'Hashim' grenade launchers are delivered from and in 2008, the mass production of RPG-32 and its ammunition are expected to commence in Jordan and Mexico under license. The Brazilian government has selected the RPG-32 as the replacement for RPG-29s currently in service with the Brazilian armed forces and in 2008 the Brazilian defence conglomorate Avibras signed a contract with Bazalt to manufacture a special tailored version for the Brazilian military. In Argentina the RPG-32 will be manufacture by state-owned "FMFLB" for the Argentine Army and Marines.
Specifications
Caliber: 105mm (also can fire special 72mm rockets)
Type: rocket
Overall length:1200 mm (complete with 105mm launch container) or 900 mm (complete with 72mm launch container)
Weight: 3 kg unloaded, 10 kg loaded with 105mm rocket, 6kg loaded with 72mm rocket
Effective range: up to 200 m
Armour penetration: ERA + 650 mm RHA with 105mm PG-32V tandem HEAT rocket
