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Pg-7vya

jvollenberg

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Does anyone have any more information on this PG-7VYA?

"The Russians new PG-7VyA is a high velocity multi-role rocket intended for lightly armored ground and air targets. Instead of a shaped-charge warhead, the PG-7VyA employs an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) to achieve terminal ballistics. EFPs, also known as self-forging fragments, use a concave disc of tungsten or other heavy metal backed by an explosive charge. When the explosive detonates, the disc collapses in on itself and forms a long narrow rod that is projected along the original axis at thousands of feet per second, faster than any gun-fired projectile. Even small EFPs are capable of penetrating several inches of steel armor. The PG-7VyA uses an EFP to penetrate the target, forming an opening for the main charge, which passes through and explodes inside the target."

http://www.tactical-life.com/military-and-police/rpg-7-domination/2/

Joe
 
PG-7VYa is rocket with EFP. It`s old, because exist article of 1998 yesr with name of this rocket.
Effective range of shooting - 200 m
Penetrating - 50 mm
But has and some ready fragments, what effective on distance 30-150m.
Very interesting to see any photos.
 
Yeah, it was an old article. The Russians may have never actually used this since I haven't seen anything on this before. I would also like to see a picture of it.

Joe
 
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