The Central Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering (TsNIITOCHMASH JSC, part of the Kalashnikov concern) is preparing for the mass production of the unified RDG-U smoke grenade. This was reported by the press service of the concern.
The grenade is designed to mask military personnel, combat equipment and vehicles from enemy aimed fire. RDG-U has a number of advantages compared to analogues: it instantly creates a high-density masking screen, provides short-term protection against high-precision weapons in the IR range.
The patented technical solution implemented during the development of the RDG-U grenade ensures the simultaneous implementation of smoldering and instantaneous principles of operation.
RDG-U characteristics:
- Weight with safety and trigger mechanism — no more than 700 g
- Durable composite material housing
- Safety during storage and transportation
- Operating temperature — from -50°С to +55°С.
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