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RPG-32

Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · Russia · 2008
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RPG-32

RPG-32
RPG-32 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
75
Effective Range
60
Lethality
70
Accuracy
55
Warhead Versatility
65
Reload Speed
80
Portability
85
Reliability
90
Low Backblast
95
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Russia
ManufacturerBazalt
CategoryRocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008
Operators7 countries
Data Quality86%
73
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) MASS Rating
2/4
Post-Cold War
6/39
All-Time
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
75
Effective Range
60
Lethality
70
Accuracy
55
Warhead Versatility
65
Reload Speed
80
Portability
85
Reliability
90
Low Backblast
95
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the rocket-propelled grenades (rpg) category.
01 / Overview
RPG-32
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2008–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG) · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
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 Typeshoulder‑launched anti‑tank rocket system
  • Service Entry Year2012
  • Weight3 kg
  • Calibre105 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Operation4MOD.4
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity140 m/s
  • Effective Range0.35 m
  • Maximum Range0.7 m
◇Warhead & Effect6MOD.6
◆Ammunition1MOD.1
  • Ammunition TypesPG-32V tandem HEAT, TBG-32V thermobaric
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Operators7
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2008Production started
  2. 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
18
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
RPG-32 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% ongoing
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
1
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
06 / MASS Score
ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES (RPG) RANKING Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · Post-Cold War
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
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 two‑stage explosive warhead that fires a small precursor charge to defeat reactive armor, then detonates a main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.
A munition utilizing atmospheric oxygen to generate a high-temperature explosion and prolonged blast wave, effective against enclosed targets.
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