RPG-30

Description

The RPG-30 is a disposable anti-tank rocket launcher that contains a precursor round in a side tube. The precursor round is fired a split second prior to the primary 105mm rocket and acts as a decoy to disrupt explosive reactive armor (ERA) or active protection systems (APS).

PRIMAL Assessment

Although the RPG-30 is effective against early generation APS, it is unlikely to be effective against modern military vehicles. It is recommended that this weapon system is volley fired (multiple rockets) to increase the likelihood of a kill. Until APS systems utilize energy weapons such as lasers, they will continue to be vulnerable to the threat from multiple projectiles.