The RPG-40 was an anti-tank hand grenade developed by the Soviet Union in 1940. [1] [2] A marginally effective design capable of penetrating about 20–25 millimetres (0.79–0.98 in) of steel armour, it was soon replaced by the RPG-43 and later the RPG-6, both used shaped charges to increase penetration.

The RPG-40 was an anti-tank hand grenade developed by the Soviet Union in 1940.[1] Upon contact, 760 grams of explosives contained within it were detonated and produced a blast effect. This enabled about 20 mm of armour to be penetrated and caused secondary damage, such as spalling, on contact...

Jan 11, 2021 · The Red Army used the RPG-40 grenade throughout the entire war. This 1.2 kg grenade could penetrate 20 mm of armour. The more powerful RPG-41 grenade weighed 2 kg and could penetrate 25 mm of armour.

Aug 15, 2021 · RPG-40 (ruchnaya protivotankovaya granata, translating to "hand-held tank grenade") was a standard anti-tank hand grenade utilized by the Soviet Union Red Army during the early years of World War 2. As its designation suggests, the RPG-40 entered service with the Red Army in 1940.

The RPG-40 was an anti-tank grenade that was used by the Soviet Union during World War II. It had a length of 2 cm and a total weight of 1.2 kg. Contained inside the large warhead on top of the stick of the grenade was up to 795 grams of TNT explosive.[1]

The RPG-40 Antitank Stick Hand Grenade can be recognized by its large diameter (3.8 inches), crimped, sheet-metal head painted olive drab, or green, with a paper label pasted on the side. The handle has a safety lever locked in place by a safety cotter pin which is equipped with a fabric tab for pulling the pin out of the handle.

The RPG-40 (ruchnaya protivotankovaya granata, translated as "hand-held tank grenade") was a standard anti-tank grenade used by the Soviet Red Army at the beginning of World War II. As its name suggests, the RPG-40 entered service with the Red Army in 1940.

The RPG-40 Anti-Tank Grenade in Pictures: Development, History, and Use: Return to Weapon Index

The RPG-40 Anti-Tank Grenade in Pictures: Development, History, and Use: Return to Weapon Index

Sep 11, 2008 · The RPG-40. It holds 6 rounds and features an oversized chamber so a variety of lethal and non-lethal ammunition can be chambered – limited by how much pressure the weapon can withstand.