RPO Rys

RPO "Rys" ^[1][2][3] (Russian: реактивный пехотный огнемёт «Рысь» (РПО «Рысь»), Rocket-propelled Infantry Flamethrower "Lynx") is a napalm rocket-propelled grenade launcher classified as flamethrower by Russian military.^[4] The RPO had first entered service in 1975 and it was intended to replace the obsolete LPO-50 flamethrowers. Later it was replaced by the RPO-A Shmel.

RPO Rys
RPO "Rys" (up) and RPO-A "Shmel" (down)
Type	Rocket-propelled flamethrower
Place of origin	Soviet Union
Service history
In service	Since 1975
Wars	Soviet–Afghan War First Chechen War Russo-Ukrainian War
Specifications
Mass	3.2 kg - Launcher (empty) 9.4 kg - Cartridge 12.6 kg - Loaded
Length	500 mm - Unloaded 1440 mm - Loaded
Caliber	110 mm
Rate of fire	1 rpm
Muzzle velocity	125 m/s
Effective firing range	190 m
Maximum firing range	400 m
Sights	Iron sights

Description

The RPO Rys shares some parts with RPG-16, like the firing mechanism. It also resembles RPG-29 and can be mistaken for it. The weapon is breech loaded with capsuled, solid propellant, napalm filled rockets. The rockets are filled with 4 liters of napalm and have muzzle velocity of around 125 m/s with effective range of 190 meters. The RPO also has a bipod for stability and maximum sighting range of 400 meters.

See also

• RPO-A Shmel: Thermobaric grenade launcher / flamethrower
• MGK Bur:^[5] Miniaturized thermobaric grenade launcher / flamethrower

Users

• Russian Federation
• Soviet Union