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KADDB at SOFEX 2014: RPG-32 / Nash-Shab anti-tank weapon.
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2014 The Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference Amman, Jordan 6 - 8 May 2014 |
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KADDB
at SOFEX 2014: RPG-32 / Nash-Shab anti-tank weapon |
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Stylianos Kanavakis The RPG-32 or Nash-Shab is a reusable man-portable antitank system. Originally developed by the Russian FGUP, it is also locally produced by the JRSECO company. The latter is a joint venture between the King Abdullah Design Bureau and the Russian firm.a |
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 The RPG-32 or Nash-Shab is a reusable man-portable antitank system |
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The weapon has a maximum range of 700 metres. However,
the antitank projectile has an effective range of 300 metres and can
penetrate up to 650 mm of Explosive Reactive Armour. The RPG-32 can
fire a thermobaric ammunition at distances up to 600 metres and for
training purposes it can fire a submunition. However, the Jordanian
Army has a simulator for enclosed training. |
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 The RPG-32 can fire a thermobaric ammunition at distances up to 600 metres |
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The first generation of the launcher has only a day
sight but the newer generation is fitted with a day/night sight and
with a clip-on rangefinder. The company has also manufactured a two
or three-projectile carrying case for the soldiers. Technical Specifications: Caliber: 105 mm Launcher Weight: 3 kg Sight weight: 1.55 kg (1st gen) – 2.4 kg (2nd gen) without the batteries Projectile weight (incl. Canister): 7 kg Length with canister: 120 cm Projectile velocity: 135 m/sec |
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