45mm DP-64 Portable Anti-Saboteur Grenade Launcher

Portable Anti-Saboteur Grenade Launcher

GRENADE LAUNCHERS Mission

The DP-64 portable anti-saboteur grenade launcher is designed for arming crew members of a variety of vessels, as well as forces guarding ports and ship anchorage sites. Features

The weapon is used for engaging underwater saboteurs at ranges of up to 400 m and depth of up to 40 m. Good combat characteristics, simplicity of design and operational reliability of the grenade launcher add to its efficiency.

The DP-64 launches the SG-45 signal and FG-45 HE depth charges. The signal grenade, used to spot a swimmer, burns on water surface for 50 seconds glowing with bright red light. The HE grenade is designed to defeat underwater swimmers with a shock wave. Its fuse is set for detonation depth before loading. Underwater shock wave, generated by the grenade, kills live targets within the range of 14 m.

Basic specifications

Calibre, mm 45 Rounds signal and HE Range of aimed fire, m 400 Killing depth, HE grenade, m up to 40 Burning time, signal grenade, sec up to 50 Weight, kg: grenade launcher 10 grenade 0.65 Number of preset depths 2 General description

The grenade launcher is fitted with two vertical barrels used in succession. The barrels are selected by turning a lever accommodated above the trigger guard. The weapon is breech-loaded, with the bolt pulled backward and turned for the purpose. The butt is fitted with a springy rubber pad used to diminish recoil. A mechanical sighting system enables launching grenades along flat and curved trajectories. The weapon can be used from any section of a ship, including hatches and portholes.

The grenade launcher is in service with the Russian Armed Forces.