During drills at a training ground in the Moscow Military District, Russian military personnel struck a mock enemy tank with a shot from the Shmel-M rocket-propelled infantry flamethrower (RPO).
The soldiers made a precise hit from a distance of about four hundred meters. "Shmels" can destroy not only armored vehicles or a strong point, but also an entire building.
In terms of firepower, the "Shmel" is comparable to 152 mm howitzer artillery. However, unlike a howitzer, the flamethrower weighs only 11 kg and fits easily behind a soldier's back.
The complex includes an engine, a thermobaric warhead with an aerosol flammable mixture, and a launch container. Its principle of operation is the same as that of the TOS-1A "Solntsepek" shells, only on a smaller scale. The aiming range is 600 m. With an optical sight - up to 850 m.
Characteristics of RPO "Shmel-M":
- Caliber - 90 mm
- Length - 940 mm
- Initial speed - 180 m/s
- Weight - no more than 8.8 kg
- Weight of warhead mixture - 3 kg
- TNT equivalent of warhead - 5-6 kg
Earlier www1.ru reported that the modernized Yak-130M aircraft with AESA radar may be sold to Asia and Africa.
Read also
T-72B3M tank with unusual "skeleton" protection of the turret's rear was spotted on video
Now on home
The platform allows you to send short videos to random people and watch other people's video messages
Likhachev spoke at the AtomSkills championship in Yekaterinburg
The General Designer of NPO Mashinostroyeniya was 74 years old
New friction stir welding technology creates strong bimetallic joints without delamination
Patented technology simplifies the production of lightweight and rigid thin-walled structures
The electromechanical device spins dozens of metal and fiberglass cables, creating a protective zone
New circuit opens the way for reliable electronics in extreme conditions
The Ministry of Health is preparing to launch a system that will store data on vaccinations, contraindications, and refusals
Joint venture established for exploration and processing of raw materials for high-tech industry
The restyled SUV received a turbo diesel, LED optics, and a new multimedia system
The device will allow conducting research at the nanometer level
The enterprise will be launched at the end of 2028, with a design capacity of 10.5 thousand extra-large tires per year