Improved version of RPV-16: What is a special new jet flamethrough that will receive the Armed Forces

He reported it on the air of "Espresso". "It should be noted that the codification and admission to the troops of the infantry reactive fireplace has now occurred," Valery Ryabikh said. He stressed that the name of the flamethrower was not indicated, but according to technical data it is similar to RPV-15, but it is slightly different, so it can be improved by its version. In particular, it is a serious weapon that can significantly strengthen Ukrainian infantrymen.

According to Ryabikh, special units of RCB (radiation, chemical and biological) are engaged in the use of weapons, while the flamethrower is a regular weapon. In addition, he said that it is a powerful weapon that allows you to destroy the enemy without optics on range up to 600 meters, and with optics - a larger distance.

The expert believes that this flamethrower is a very devastating weapon, especially when used in urban development or in conditions where the enemy is concentrated in basins or shelters. This is related to the principle of weapons, called vacuum or thermobaric. Thus, at a certain distance the projectile throws an explosive mixture that is sprayed and mixed with air, after which the blast occurs. The area of ​​the lesion can reach 2.

5 thousand square meters, and the radius of damage to the personnel is about 50 kilometers. "This flamethrower can significantly strengthen our units," he added. We will remind, on August 7, the Ministry of Defense reported that the forces of defense will receive an infantry jet flamethrough, developed by specialists of one of the institutions of the Sector of the OPK. In particular, weapons can be destroyed by shelters, obstacles and open areas.