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RPG-27
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RPG-27

Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · Russia · 1989
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RPG-27

RPG-27
RPG-27 Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
65
Effective Range
50
Lethality
60
Accuracy
55
Warhead Versatility
40
Reload Speed
70
Portability
85
Reliability
80
Low Backblast
90
Cost-Effectiveness
95
Origin Russia
CategoryRocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG)
EraCold War
In service1989
Operators4 countries
Data Quality85%
65
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) MASS Rating
7/16
Cold War
18/39
All-Time
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
65
Effective Range
50
Lethality
60
Accuracy
55
Warhead Versatility
40
Reload Speed
70
Portability
85
Reliability
80
Low Backblast
90
Cost-Effectiveness
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category.
01 / Overview
RPG-27
Country
Production
1989–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG) · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Weapon TypeAnti-tank grenade launcher
  • Service Entry Year1989
  • Weight7.6 kg
  • Calibre105 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Operation6MOD.6
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity120 m/s
  • Effective Range200 m
◇Warhead & Effect6MOD.6
◆Ammunition2MOD.2
  • Ammunition Types105mm HEAT
  • Magazine / Drum Capacity1
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Operators6
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1989Production started
37
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
High-explosive anti-tank round fired from underbarrel grenade launchers, designed to penetrate armored targets using a shaped charge warhead.
A portable rocket or missile launcher designed to be operated by a single soldier from the shoulder.
A single-use or disposable underbarrel grenade launcher is a type that is intended to be used once and then discarded, often due to its low cost or limited functionality.
A two‑stage explosive warhead that fires a small precursor charge to defeat reactive armor, then detonates a main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.
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