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

Published on August 28, 2025
Duration: 1:05

This guide details the assembly and loading procedure for the Soviet PG-9 73mm anti-tank projectile, including the PG-15P propellant charge. It emphasizes proper handling of ordnance and the assembly steps required before loading into a 2A28 Grom gun, as demonstrated by an expert with access to military hardware.

Quick Summary

The Soviet PG-9 73mm anti-tank projectile is assembled by deploying its rear fins and attaching the PG-15P propellant charge to its base. This round is designed for the 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun, commonly found on the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle. The red color typically signifies an inert training round.

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

How is the Soviet PG-9 73mm anti-tank projectile assembled?

The PG-9 projectile is assembled by first deploying its rear stabilizing fins after cutting a retaining cord. Then, the separate PG-15P propellant charge is manually threaded and locked onto the base of the projectile.

What is the purpose of the PG-15P charge for the PG-9 round?

The PG-15P serves as the propellant charge for the PG-9 projectile. It is attached to the base of the projectile and provides the necessary force to launch it from the 73mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun.

What vehicle is the 73mm PG-9 projectile typically fired from?

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

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

In the video, the red color of the PG-9 projectile indicates that it is likely a training or inert version. However, it retains the exact form factor of the live HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) round.

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