Grenade Launcher "Fly" - a powerful weapon

In the early 1970s Soviet engineers in the field of armaments were engaged in the development of anti-tank grenade launchers. Several good samples were created, and as a result of the military tests RPG-18 rocket launcher "Mukha" was selected. Later, he entered the armament of the entire Soviet Army.

The Grenade Launcher "Mucha" was intended to combat vehicles, tanks, artillery and all types of armored vehicles. In addition, it was often used to destroy the enemy's manpower. Grenade launchers of this type are delivered to military units in special boxes, in which there are 8 weapons. Each RPG is carefully packed and protected by a sheath. Together with the combat models developed training aids and training ammunition.

The weapon was purely individual, the grenade launcher passed a short course of use. Since the "Mukha" grenade launcher was in all parts of the Soviet Army, the briefing was carried out constantly. When using weapons, certain safety rules must be observed. You can not shoot when there is an obstacle behind the shooter at a distance of less than two meters, and people are closer than thirty meters.

The RPG barrel consists of two connected cylindrical parts, which allow to reduce the length of the weapon for long transportation. The maximum length in working readiness is 1050 mm. Preparation for the battle is by extending the rear tube from the main cylindrical part - the barrel increases, and the "Fly" grenade launcher goes into combat mode. In this case, the trigger mechanism, the sight and the front trunk lid take a fighting position. If the shooter has loaded the gun, then it must be used in any case, even if the combat situation does not require intervention. This is due to the fact that pulling a grenade or trying to disassemble the mechanism of weapons is unsafe and forbidden.

Grenade launcher "Fly" for safety is equipped with a safety mechanism that helps the shooter when changing positions. The weapon is very sensitive, which is why the developed defense and rules of use are simply necessary both in combat and in training conditions.

One of the main advantages of weapons is the lack of impact. The open rear part of the barrel provides a passage for the powder gases, with a shot from the RPG, the recoil actions are reduced to zero.

The fuse, closed by the shutter plate, is located at the rear of the trigger. At the time of the shot, the flame from the fuse ignites the jet engine of the ammunition, thereby pushing the grenade out of the barrel. The maximum efficiency of the projectile remains at a range of up to 135 meters, but the power of the burned charge allows to fire at targets located within a radius of 200 meters.

The history of the grenade launcher characterizes it as a model of effective weapons of the 20th century. RPG was used in many military operations, where it once again proved its main purpose. The power of the charge of a rocket of the 70's and today is capable of penetrating modern armored vehicles.