LukeFF Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Apologies if it's already been posted: http://www.janes.com/article/50821/laad-2015-russian-bazalt-allowed-to-export-aps-defeating-rpg-30 With dual tubes firing both the main round and a decoy, Bazalt's RPG-30 is specifically designed to defeat a target AFV's active protection system. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdwing Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Unless the APS is using a damn laser beam, wouldnt the shrapnel/charge thats propelled outwards still hit the actual dangerous part of the projectile? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) There's basically only one client for this product because there's basically only one user of APS defense in the world, besides Russia. And I doubt Russia is going to be selling this to the Baltic states any time soon. Edited May 6, 2015 by MikeyD 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagler Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Unless the APS is using a damn laser beam, wouldnt the shrapnel/charge thats propelled outwards still hit the actual dangerous part of the projectile? The delay between the precursor projectile and the round is meant to mitigate this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdwing Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) The delay between the precursor projectile and the round is meant to mitigate this. Rafael has claimed that the RPG-30 is as vulnerable to interception by Trophy as any other system. It seems like the RPG-30 is more of an example of the Attack/Defend dynamic and its evolutions and one-ups against each other than a truly effective system. But IDK, Rafael may be bluffing in hopes of getting that sweet sweet 2017 last-ditch procurement for the US Army contract Edited May 6, 2015 by Nerdwing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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