In the mid to late seventies, Soviet designers have been developing anti-tank RPG 18 "Fly", intended for single use. Rocket-propelled grenade of this type available to all branches of the armed forces. When using a grenade launcher is necessary to comply with increased security measures. Shooting can not be done, if there are people back at an angle of 90 ° and closer 30 m, If there are obstacles close for weapons 2 m, or if the height of the line of fire less 200 mm.
RPG-18 Flies – video
The trunk is made up of two members telescopically one into the other parts. When transporting the length of the weapon is 705 mm, on alert - 1050 mm. To prepare for the battle must be pulled back from the front of the receiver. Thus lying rear sight boresight and strap, opens the front trunk lid, trigger takes the working position. If the weapon is put on alert (it takes no more than 8-10 seconds), it must be used even when the combat situation changes. Pull cumulative grenade or disassemble the weapon is also prohibited. If you change the position necessarily need to put the gun on the fuse.
Antitank grenade launchers of this type are available on 8 pieces in a box. Each is in a sealed plastic bag, for airborne troops - in the bag, protects against damage. For teaching and training the use of weapons with an imitation grenade and fuse head. Rocket-propelled grenade RPG 18 "Fly" is composed of the launch tube, sights and grenade with cumulative warhead, which is in the barrel. Diopter sight has two openings for firing at different temperatures (above or below zero degrees). In aiming bracket are pointers to the distance 50,100, 150 and 200 m. Besides, is the adaptation, allowing approximately the distance, and an auxiliary fly for shooting in poor visibility at a distance 70 m.
Above RPG-18 "Fly" is entered into the firing position, down in the stowed position
Effective actual blank range is 135 m. The charge burns completely in the barrel, giving garnet rotational movement stabilizing and pushing it out of the trunk. Shaped charge pierced the armor of all existing at the time of combat vehicles. If the electric mechanism fails or after 4-5 seconds of flight charge misses the goal, warhead self-destructs.
The firing mechanism and gazovod RPG-18
Tactic-technical characteristics of RPG-18 Flies
Caliber RPG-18
– 64 mm
All the RPG-18
– 2.6 kg
The dimensions of the RPG-18
– Length, mm: 705 (1050)
Blank range RPG-18
– 135 m
Sighting range RPG-18
– 200 m
Broneprobivaemostʹ RPG-18
– 300 mm
The speed of the RPG-18 grenade
– 114 m / s
Weight grenades, kg: 1,4
Caliber head of the grenade, mm: 64
Photo RPG-18 Flies
Grenade PG-18
The sight and trigger RPG-18
