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Russian Recoilless Guns

Discussion in 'Military History' started by FLOZi, Aug 24, 2004.

  1. FLOZi

    FLOZi Member

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    Pretty much a long shot but does anyone have any info about the B-10 (RG-82) and B-11 (RG-107) recoilless guns of the '50s? ;)

    i'm mainly wanting to know about the physical size of the weapons, as well as range and warheard performance.
     
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    Za Rodinu Aquila non capit muscas

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    Let's see, from David Isby's good old Weap. & Tactics of Sov. Army, first B-10 (82mm), then B11 (107mm).

    Calibre length 20cal - 28cal
    weight 72kg - 305kg
    length (travelling) 1.9m - 3.6m
    max range 4,470m - 6,650m
    Effective AT range 390m - 450m
    shell weight (HEAT) 3.6kg - 7.5kg
    armour pen. 250mm - 380mm
     
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    Excellent :D

    Thank you *very* much!! [​IMG]

    Any chance you have similiar info on the replacement SPG-9? ;)
     
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    Za Rodinu Aquila non capit muscas

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    Hey, don't push your luck!

    Let's see, 73mm calibre L/30cal., weight 37 kg on firing tripod, length (travelling) 2.1m, ROF 6 rpm, Effective range 800m, max. 1,960m, Muzzle velocity 435 m/sec, shell weight (HEAT) 3.6kg, armour pen. 400m on a sunny day.

    Now can I recomend our lobster armoricaine? it just jumped out from the sea...
     
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    You may reccomend anything you like, thank you thank you. ;)
     

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