RPG-32

The RPG-32 Barkas (Russian: РПГ-32) is a reusable Russian shoulder-launched, unguided anti-tank rocket system. It was designed and developed by state-owned Unitary enterprise (FGUP) "Bazalt" weapon manufacturing company. It is also assembled in Jordan from Russian-made kits from Bazalt under the name "Nashshab" (Arabic: ار بي جي نشاب).

RPG-32
TypeRocket-propelled grenade
Place of originRussia, Jordan
Service history
In service2012–present
Used bySee operators
WarsSyrian Civil War
Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)
War in Afghanistan
Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)
2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Production history
DesignerBazalt
DesignedBetween 2005 and 2012
ManufacturerJADARA under License.
Produced2012–present
Specifications
Mass3 kg unloaded
10 kg loaded with 105 mm rocket
6 kg loaded with 72 mm rocket
Length1,200 mm (complete with 105 mm launch container)
900 mm (complete with 72 mm launch container)

ShellPG-32V tandem HEAT
TBG-32V thermobaric
Caliber105 mm barrel
72/105 mm warheads
Muzzle velocity140 m/s
Effective firing range350 m
Maximum firing range700 m
SightsCollimator sight
Blast yield750 mm (30 in) RHA
650 mm (26 in) RHA after ERA with 105 mm PG-32V tandem HEAT rocket
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