Bumblebee Russian flamethrowers in Syria

Russian rocket infantry flamethrowers (RPO) are currently actively used in Syria against terrorist groups, reports Messenger of Mordovia.

The first about the appearance of RPM "Bumblebee" in Syria in October last year was announced on his blog by military expert Yuri Lyamin. According to the author, “at this time, the forces of the fourth assault corps of the Syrian army, supported by the Russian aviation carried out offensive operations in the north-west of the country. ” In the video materials of that time, RPO-A “Bumblebee” was first noticed.

According to the expert, "a special value for the leading combat operations of government forces is that the RPN 93-mm thermobaric ammunition corresponds to the 152-mm howitzer artillery shells in its high-explosive impact." And where artillery support is impossible for various reasons, “Bumblebee” is used “directly from the battle formations”.

"The eleven kilogram RPO has an aimed range of shooting up to 600 m, and in general, the ammunition can hit a distance of 1000 m. In addition to the thermobaric, Bumblebee has incendiary and smoke variants," the author writes.

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[Engineer]

The legendary Shaitan trumpet - from spirits to Ishilovites.

[RUSS]

Quote: Engineer

The legendary Shaitan trumpet - from spirits to Ishilovites.

Her so in my opinion dushmans in Afghanistan called?

[Zymran]

Of course, the spooks all spoke Russian as one and knew the word "pipe".

[RUSS]

Quote: Zymran

Of course, the spooks all spoke Russian as one and knew the word "pipe".

Many Dushmans more or less knew and still know the Russian language, but Kazakh units.

[Galich Kos]

Quote: RUSS

Many Dushmans more or less knew and still know the Russian language

Actually Kazakhs also do not neglect the Russian language. Well, where without Russian

[Zymran]

Quote: RUSS

Many Dushmans more or less knew and still know the Russian language, but Kazakh units.

And it’s good that they don’t know Kazakh. We still lacked dushmans for complete happiness.

[kapitan92]

Quote: RUSS

Her so in my opinion dushmans in Afghanistan called?

That's right! RPM Infantry Flamethrower RPG “Bumblebee” (nicknamed “the Shaitan Pipe” in Afghanistan).
Rocket infantry flamethrower RPO-A "Bumblebee" - a thermobaric shot assembled with a propellant charge next to it (Fig.)

Caliber: 93 mm
Type: Dynamo / recoilless
Length: 920 mm
Weight: 12 kg
Effective firing range: 200 m (1000 m maximum firing range).
The development of a disposable jet flamethrower for the chemical troops of the Soviet Army was started in 1984 at the Tula Instrument Design Bureau under the code designation "Bumblebee". In 1988, a disposable jet infantry flamethrower "Shmel" in three basic versions - RPO-A with a thermobaric warhead, RPO-Zs with an incendiary warhead and RPO-D with a smoke warhead (for instant smoke screen setting).
The main version of the "Bumblebee" is the RPO-A version with a thermobaric warhead.

[kapitan92]

It would be necessary to test "PRIZE" in real combat! Reactive infantry flamethrower of increased range and power RPO PDM-A "Shmel-M".
Base TTX

Caliber, mm - 90,
TPK length, mm - 940,
Weight of the flamethrower, kg - 8,8,
The mass of the mixture, kg - 3,2,
Initial shot speed, m / s - 180,
Shooting range, m:
direct shot (on target height 3,5) - 300,
sighting - 800,
maximum - 1700.

[Yak-3P]

adopted in the 90s .. dushmany - trumpet - Marshal --.....

[i80186]

Quote: Yak-3P

adopted in the 90s .. dushmany - trumpet - Marshal --.....

Even before it was adopted in 1988, the Bumblebees passed military tests not only at the training grounds in the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany, but also in the 40th Army, which was fighting in Afghanistan, where they were used in the mountains and during assaults and sweeps of villages. One charge of the "Bumblebee" was enough to completely destroy the two-three-story stone house, not to mention the adobe (which the "Lynx" could not do). According to calculations by the Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate of the Soviet Army on the power of ammunition, "Bumblebee" is equal to a 107-mm high-explosive projectile, although without explaining which particular howitzer or gun.(WITH)

[slavsya]

Nope, so Basmachi in Turkestan called her

[ydjin]

Quote: Engineer

The legendary Shaitan trumpet - from spirits to Ishilovites.

No, the legendary pipe shaitan is an RPG-7, and "Bumblebee" is just hell of a hell!

[RUSS]

Quote: ydjin

No, the legendary pipe shaitan is an RPG-7, and "Bumblebee" is just hell of a hell!

And yet it is "Bumblebee"
RPM “Bumblebee” infantry flamethrower (nicknamed “Shaitan-pipe” in Afghanistan) is a Soviet (later Russian) one-time jet flamethrower. Not subject to reloading. It is a missile shell stuffed with a fire mixture.

Designed to defeat concealed enemy firing points, disable lightly armored and automotive vehicles, destroy enemy manpower. The aiming range of a flamethrower with a diopter sight is 200 m. According to the high-explosive impact, the 93 mm caliber of the flamethrower on the main types of targets is not inferior to 122-152 mm artillery shells

[SRC P-15]

And the legendary piece of music: "Flight of the Bumblebee" - must be made the anthem of this weapon.

[Asadullah]

It will be clearer)))

[ydjin]

Quote: RUSS

Quote: ydjin

No, the legendary pipe shaitan is an RPG-7, and "Bumblebee" is just hell of a hell!

And yet it is "Bumblebee"
RPM “Bumblebee” infantry flamethrower (nicknamed “Shaitan-pipe” in Afghanistan) is a Soviet (later Russian) one-time jet flamethrower. Not subject to reloading. It is a missile shell stuffed with a fire mixture.

Designed to defeat concealed enemy firing points, disable lightly armored and automotive vehicles, destroy enemy manpower. The aiming range of a flamethrower with a diopter sight is 200 m. According to the high-explosive impact, the 93 mm caliber of the flamethrower on the main types of targets is not inferior to 122-152 mm artillery shells

As far as I know, at one time, "Bumblebee" was developed for the subdivisions of the RKhBZ (Radio Chemical and Biological Protection). The main damaging factor is the effect of enormous temperature and pressure drops. That can help neutralize sources of possible infection from biological weapons, such as containers with vectors of dangerous diseases. So also chemical landmines by detonation and burning of the contained CW. But the generating factors were also suitable for the destruction of firing points and lightly armored vehicles! This happens, invented for some purposes, but it worked for others!

[Asadullah]

at one time "Bumblebee" was developed for .....

The hammer was once developed for hammering nails. , and today "Serpent Gorynych" is quite successfully clearing mines in the Syrian neighborhoods together with the bearded mujahideen. By the way, the faithful did not have any questions about how to bury one, because he no longer had a beard ...

[bionik]

Quote: RUSS

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RPM Infantry Flamethrower RPM "Bumblebee", (nicknamed the "Shaitan Pipe" in Afghanistan) -

Before the "Bumblebee" in Afghanistan, the RPO "Lynx" was used. True, the "Lynx" is reusable up to a hundred rounds. Using the considerable combat experience gained in Afghanistan, domestic specialists continued to work on creating more effective flamethrower models. Back in 1976, the same Tula designers from KBP, under the leadership of General Designer A.G. Shipunov, began work on a more promising type of jet infantry flamethrowers on the Bumblebee theme. And soon the RPO "Lynx" was replaced by a qualitatively new model of this weapon, known as the RPO "Bumblebee" jet infantry flamethrower, but not reusable, but disposable.In the photo, Sergeant 3 of PTV Sergei Chernyshev is firing from a Lynx flamethrower. "Zelenka" near the village of Kokaran autumn 1983

[Saffron]

I shot from this when I served, I was impressed for a long time how such a small device carries a 2-story building into rubble

[Valera]

The main rubble does not fly apart - it is poured on the site of the building. Only glass from the windows fly out (if any) and those are not far away.

[A-Sim]

Suitable thing for urban battle.

[Alexander 3]

The recognition of our weapons is encouraging, but it’s also upsetting to use our RPG29 Vampire against Assad’s troops. Although this is a wonderful weapon.

[sergant89]

Interesting flamethrower program

[Fregate]

Quote: sergant89

Interesting flamethrower program

An interesting overview of flamethrowers. I have already seen it, but only now looking through I saw a catch. When the presenter fired from RPO "Prize" at the BRDM and said that the BRDM tore off the turret. If you pause at 21:44, then you can see that the tower is no longer on the approach of the projectile.) Although on replays a little earlier it seems to be.

[slavsya]

stupid people, mlyn, from this program - in the style of fantasy muyin make

[Berserks]

It would be strange if they were not supplied. A bumblebee in a civil war, in large quantities, will be very useful

[ydjin]

[/ Quote]
Just such a weapon is dangerous to supply! Combining ease of use and a huge destructive effect ... Probably everyone has seen the video with the destroyed city of Grozny? So most of this destruction was caused not by artillery and mortars, but by banal RPGs, Flies and other "portable artillery". Such weapons should only be under the supervision of professionals! Otherwise, anyone can turn into a terminator, albeit one-time but nevertheless deadly.

[Black Colonel]

"Flies and other" portable artillery ""
I would say "... and other insects."

[V.ic]

It would be nice to designate the "export" option:
"The Wrath of Allah". Let the "darlings" tremble with fear.

[cap]

Quote: V.ic

It would be nice to designate the "export" option:
"The Wrath of Allah". Let the "darlings" tremble with fear.

The video is impressive. The variety of systems is very impressive. The engineers are great. Sorry did not have to shoot.

[Der Fuchs]

In the first photo, the guy’s face is kind.

[Executer]

Copy of my nephew.
I should call ...

[avg-mgn]

Quote: Der Fuchs

In the first photo, the guy’s face is kind.

It was good until he pressed the trigger.

[Spartanez300]

Terrorists asses that singe is not sickly.

[Mountain shooter]

To reduce the destruction (their own cities are taking!), I would supply a "baby Bumblebee" portable "Bur".

[black]

He was a witness when the tank stopped the Bumblebee. The crew in the tower did not close, but only covered the hatches. They were afraid of the RPG of an e-grenade. And then Bumblebee to the tower. The mechanic stole the tank. The gunner's meat was welded to the bronick. The commander's head was squeezed like a rubber ball with a hole.

[pts-m]

Informative material. You don’t even want to fight on a computer, imagining yourself as the target of these completely “harmless” things.

[Sevurallag]

However, a good correspondent in the Bulletin of Mordovia, always interesting information about the use of Russian weapons in Syria.
The Syrians are great, for them it is not a pity.

[VP]

Herald of Mordovia decided to become a competitor to National Interest?

[wedmed5]

A man who fought as a volunteer in the Donbass, says that getting a bumblebee disrupted ANY armored vehicles, including 72ki and damask steel. Moreover, after that they were not even taken for repair, only scrap metal, although outward damage was practically not noticeable.

[Wiruz]

I don’t want to offend anyone, but not all of the people in the photo look like soldiers of the government army

[RUSS]

Quote: Wiruz

I don’t want to offend anyone, but not all of the people in the photo look like soldiers of the government army

And what should the soldiers of the government army look like? Without a beard and in T-shirts with a photo of Assad?

[tiredwithall]

Good afternoon. Interesting: on what grounds did they come to this conclusion?

[Evil 55]

As we, in Russia, they say ... "Bumblebee" in your well ..., Gentlemen and Terrorists ...

[Zubr]

Quote: Zymran

Of course, the spooks all spoke Russian as one and knew the word "pipe".

A ZSU 4x23 Shilka "Shaitan arba"

[Sergei 88]

They like to take photos with weapons, they haven’t played enough

[dvg1959]

These are the best flamethrowers in Russia - "Borodach", "Bumblebee", "Prize" and others.
The glory of Russian weapons will never fade.

[Gunther]

Quote: Zymran

Of course, the spooks all spoke Russian as one and knew the word "pipe".

And the expression "Business is a pipe" acquires a new meaning from the barmaley, they need to rebuild, and in their video clips they say "pipe" and not Allah akbar)))

[avebersek]

From Russia with love) God forbid them to defeat this "shaitan-ishil" Well, and we (Russia) will help ...