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Shmel-M
RPO PDM-A Infantry Rocket Flamethrower

The RPO PDM-A Shmel-M enhanced range and lethality infantry rocket flamethrower is designed to:

  • destroy fortified buildings, ground or semi-hardened buildings made of stone, brick or concrete;
  • disable light armored and motor vehicles;
  • incapacitate enemy manpower located both in the open and in a variety of buildings and structures.
Main characteristics
Caliber, mm
90
Length, mm
940
Range of fire, m:
max
1700
sighting
800
direct (against a 3.5 meter high target)
300
Muzzle velocity, m/s
180
Weight, not more than, kg
8,8
Incendiary mixture weight, kg
3
Warhead weight (TNT equivalent), kg
5-6
Ammunition load carried by a soldier
1 pack (2 flamethrowers)
Pack weight, not more than, kg
19