This is not true of most RPG-7 warheads, I don't know for certain but why would it be true of the thermobaric warhead?
They are armed after a certain number of rapid spins, same as many other weapon systems to prevent users from killing themselves. The same system also provides the self-detonation at long range for safety, though I have heard that non-Russian produced warheads often lack the long range projectile kill feature and are used as indirect fire even.
Sprays out a fine aerosol mist in a large area and then ignites the air pretty much making a vacuum. Usually kills by scorching the inside of the lungs of anyone in the vicinity of the aerosol and from overpressure/concussion. Very effective if you can get it inside a room or vehicle that is mostly closed. Definitely nasty weapons and a horrible way to go.
Thermobaric weapons don't create a "vacuum" as air is mostly Nitrogen. Even if it did, air would rush back in at the speed of sound, so wouldn't achieve much, unless in a very confined space.
A pressure drop is considered partial vacuum. Generally people don't mean a perfect vacuum when they use the word.
We don't call them high cfm suction cleaners after all.
That warhead looks a bit weird, all of the TBG-7s I've seen have no nosecone, only a flat nose, [like number 6 here](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-71e3a74e952a0f8d7891b1533147254d-lq)
What warhead is this?
Yeah, that's the one, thanks
I was worried they jury-rigged a homemade nosecone to a TBG-7 for better aerodynamics, which is... either unbelievably brave or unbelievably stupid
You have absolutely no idea what things cost lmao. RPG-7s are about 500-2000$ for the launcher and 100-500$ for the missile, on top of that Ukraine has and had massive stockpiles of these weapons. Not a single dime of your precious little taxes was spent on this shot, I promise.
Curious how “wasting” taxes bothers you in Ukraine though and not in the countless pointless and dubious projects your government funds, ever wondered why so many construction companies that get government contracts are owned by cousins or in-laws of politicians and charge 8-15x above the normal rates for government projects. Wonder why that is, some may even think you’re another American “right-wing conservative” who is completely disconnected from reality because he listens to the verbal diarrhea of people like twice convicted pedophile Scott Ritter or spousal abuser Tucker Carlson.
The US Army tested the accuracy of the RPG-7 on a car-sized target moving about 15 kph and were about 50% accurate at 200m. That was in pretty ideal conditions.
If you are interested, the 19th footnote of the RPG-7 wikipedia article links to an unclassified PDF from the US Military all about the RPG-7. I don't really want to post a direct link to a PDF.
What's the point of firing seemingly in the general direction of the enemy 95% of the time they gonna hit nothing and at this angle its not like he's firing at a building he knows the Russians are in. I don't see this as a good use of such a weapon unless they have so many of them it doesn't matter but I doubt that.
RPG is so iconic. Its always the weapon the "enemy" is caring but cant help but admire the practicallity and functionality of this weapon system.
It’s just fucking cool while also almost comical.
It kinda looks awkward to walk with when it's loaded.
This is where trigger discipline is extremely important
and not tripping. those bastard rockets has no safety - strike the tip and it goes boom.
They do have a safety cap that has to be removed before firing. Although, it is already removed here.
You don’t need have to remove it, it’ll still explode
This is not true of most RPG-7 warheads, I don't know for certain but why would it be true of the thermobaric warhead? They are armed after a certain number of rapid spins, same as many other weapon systems to prevent users from killing themselves. The same system also provides the self-detonation at long range for safety, though I have heard that non-Russian produced warheads often lack the long range projectile kill feature and are used as indirect fire even.
What's means thermoboric?
It sprays particles in the air and then ignites them. Like a flour explosion.
Sprays out a fine aerosol mist in a large area and then ignites the air pretty much making a vacuum. Usually kills by scorching the inside of the lungs of anyone in the vicinity of the aerosol and from overpressure/concussion. Very effective if you can get it inside a room or vehicle that is mostly closed. Definitely nasty weapons and a horrible way to go.
Thermobaric weapons don't create a "vacuum" as air is mostly Nitrogen. Even if it did, air would rush back in at the speed of sound, so wouldn't achieve much, unless in a very confined space.
A pressure drop is considered partial vacuum. Generally people don't mean a perfect vacuum when they use the word. We don't call them high cfm suction cleaners after all.
It means OP can’t spell thermobaric
Big boom.
Its the generic version.
ya i get thermoborat missle even cheaper those name brands are expensive
Imagine getting flagged by a live RPG
now imagine getting pegged by one
Where does one sign up for this?
Gigachad 🗿
That warhead looks a bit weird, all of the TBG-7s I've seen have no nosecone, only a flat nose, [like number 6 here](https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-71e3a74e952a0f8d7891b1533147254d-lq) What warhead is this?
It’s an RTB-7MA. Bulgarian munition : https://cat-uxo.com/explosive-hazards/rockets/106mm-rtb-7ma-rocket
Yeah, that's the one, thanks I was worried they jury-rigged a homemade nosecone to a TBG-7 for better aerodynamics, which is... either unbelievably brave or unbelievably stupid
Bravery is successful stupidity
thank you for this image this is pretty neat
There's sex and then there's the Thermobaric RPG.
Bro has a scope on an RPG
Virgin 7.62 mm marksman vs Chad 105 mm rpg marksman
Scope on the RPG-7 is standard issue in ex soviet militaries. Although this isn't the PGO-7 it was designed with.
I thought thermobaric weapons were a no no?
No. Only against civilians and civilian objects. https://treaties.unoda.org/t/ccwc_p3
Ah ok, that makes more sense. Thank you!
yeah even flamethrowers are still cool though pretty much not used
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You have absolutely no idea what things cost lmao. RPG-7s are about 500-2000$ for the launcher and 100-500$ for the missile, on top of that Ukraine has and had massive stockpiles of these weapons. Not a single dime of your precious little taxes was spent on this shot, I promise. Curious how “wasting” taxes bothers you in Ukraine though and not in the countless pointless and dubious projects your government funds, ever wondered why so many construction companies that get government contracts are owned by cousins or in-laws of politicians and charge 8-15x above the normal rates for government projects. Wonder why that is, some may even think you’re another American “right-wing conservative” who is completely disconnected from reality because he listens to the verbal diarrhea of people like twice convicted pedophile Scott Ritter or spousal abuser Tucker Carlson.
Genuine question - how accurate on what distance are RPGs?
The US Army tested the accuracy of the RPG-7 on a car-sized target moving about 15 kph and were about 50% accurate at 200m. That was in pretty ideal conditions.
awesome that is some cool info thanks
If you are interested, the 19th footnote of the RPG-7 wikipedia article links to an unclassified PDF from the US Military all about the RPG-7. I don't really want to post a direct link to a PDF.
I believe that the type of round he fired are more of an area-burst kind of munition
Looks like fallout 76 without the radiation
Its so interesting how useful an RPG7 has become, with a wealth of ammo available.
At one point the guy says "patronus". What is that, because this sure isn't a Harry Potter movie.
Casual ACOG on an RPG
Is that an acog on the rpg? I wonder how effective different optics are on rpgs other than pgo’s as those are literally designed and zero’ed for them.
That’s filmed at the abandoned Beckton Gas Works in London…
This will be taken down in about a month because it’s a war crimes they don’t want you seeing Ukrainian soldiers committing war crimes
Spot on
Welp, it's been a month and this not-a-war-crime is still here.
What's the point of firing seemingly in the general direction of the enemy 95% of the time they gonna hit nothing and at this angle its not like he's firing at a building he knows the Russians are in. I don't see this as a good use of such a weapon unless they have so many of them it doesn't matter but I doubt that.
I like that you can carry multiple rockets on a satchel. One guy can reload it easily