Opening 50 Year Old Soviet Anti-Tank Projectile! 73mm PG-9 #history #asmr #army #military

Published on August 28, 2025
Duration: 1:05

This video details the assembly and firing of a 50-year-old Soviet 73mm PG-9 anti-tank projectile. It showcases the unboxing of the inert round, the deployment of its stabilizing fins, and the attachment of the PG-15P propellant charge. The assembled round is then loaded into a BMP-1's 2A28 Grom gun and fired.

Quick Summary

The PG-9 is a 73mm fin-stabilized projectile designed for the Soviet 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun. Assembly involves deploying stabilizing fins and attaching the PG-15P propellant charge. Red projectiles are typically inert training rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Unboxing the PG-9 Projectile
  2. 00:15Fin Deployment
  3. 00:25Propellant Charge Assembly
  4. 00:52Loading and Firing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PG-9 projectile?

The PG-9 is a 73mm fin-stabilized projectile used as an anti-tank round. It was designed for the 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun, commonly found on the Soviet BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle.

How is the PG-9 projectile assembled?

Assembly involves deploying the spring-loaded stabilizing fins at the rear and attaching the separate PG-15P propellant charge to the base of the projectile.

What does the red color of the PG-9 projectile signify?

The red color typically indicates that the projectile is a training or inert version. However, it retains the exact form factor of a live HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) round.

What vehicle uses the 73mm PG-9 projectile?

The 73mm PG-9 projectile is fired from the 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun, which is the main armament of the Soviet BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle.

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