Shmel-M

Description


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.
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