Concern “Kalashnikov” ready to launch a new hand-held smoke grenade RDG-U, developed by TsNIITochmash specialists for the Russian army. This is stated on the company's website..
New unified hand smoke grenade RDG-U based on the results of state tests, completed at the beginning of this year, got a letter “O1”, what does it mean to be ready for mass production. While information about, that the grenade will go into series no, apparently the concern is waiting for an order from the Ministry of Defense.
Hand grenade RDG-U, providing masking of personnel and equipment in the infrared range from high-precision weapons, ready for series production- They expressed the concern.
RDG-U is designed to disguise individual military personnel or small units and equipment in combat conditions.. It is able to deliver a smoke screen of increased density due to the instant spread of a large number of burning pyroelements.. Unlike previous samples, this grenade has an extended working time, and is also capable of providing short-term camouflage in the infrared range from guided missiles with infrared guidance and thermal imaging aiming due to thermal zones with increased temperature, formed in the air. Weight of the grenade – 700 gram, length – 200 mm, case diameter – 54 mm. Housing made of high strength composite material. Application range – minus 50 to plus 55 Celsius.
For the first time, the RDG-U grenade was demonstrated during the International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2022”.
