RPG-26
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The RPG-26 Aglen is a disposable anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher developed by the Soviet Union. It fires a one-stage rocket with jack-knife fins, which unfold after launch. The rocket carries a Template:Convert diameter high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) single shaped charge warhead able to penetrate Template:Convert of armour, Template:Convert of reinforced concrete or Template:Convert of brickwork. It has a maximum effective range of around Template:Convert. The similar sized rocket features a slightly heavier and more powerful HEAT warhead and more powerful rocket engine. The limited extension of the RPG-22 launch tube was found of little use. Thus, the RPG-26 has a rigid non-telescoping launch tube.
Variants
The RShG-2 (Russian: Script error: No such module "Lang"., Reaktivnaya Shturmovaya Granata, Rocket-propelled Assault Grenade) Aglen-2 (Аглень-2) is a RPG-26 variant with thermobaric warhead. RShG-2 is heavier than the RPG-26 at Template:Convert and has a reduced direct fire range of Template:Convert. It is intended for use against infantry and structures rather than armoured vehicles.
The warhead contains Template:Convert of thermobaric mixture, with an explosive yield roughly equal to that of Template:Convert of trinitrotoluene (TNT). The solid rocket booster of the warhead was taken from the RPG-26 and the fuse taken from the TBG-7 warhead used by the RPG-7. The warhead has a stated penetration ability of Template:Convert of concrete and Template:Convert of brickwork.
Operators
Current operators
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Former operators
References
Further reading
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