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The DP-64 Nepryadva is a Russian special-purpose double-barreled over/under grenade launcher designed to protect surfaced submarines, ships, dockyards, water development works, and other coastal installations from combat swimmers and naval special forces. The weapon is breech-loading and operates much like a large shotgun with a side-break breech, utilizing both direct and indirect iron sights. The weapon is capable of firing grenades indirectly at ranges up to ; however, these grenades act much like small depth charges, attacking submerged swimmers like true depth charges attack submersibles.

Key facts

Weapon.name
DP-64 (ДП-64)
Weapon.image
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Weapon.caption
The Russian DP-64 Anti-Saboteur weapon
Weapon.origin
Soviet Union
Weapon.type
Grenade launcher
Weapon.is_ranged
yes
Weapon.is_explosive
yes
Weapon.service
Russia
Weapon.used_by
Russian Navy Russian Naval Infantry
Weapon.wars
2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Weapon.designer
Viktor Rebrikov
Weapon.design_date
1989
Weapon.manufacturer
Degtyarev plant
Weapon.production_date
1990
Weapon.weight
10 kg (22 lbs)
Weapon.length
820 mm (32 inches)
Weapon.width
110 mm (4.3 inches)
Weapon.height
275 mm (10.8 inches)

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Mass
10
Image
DP-64.png
Height
275
Width
110
Length
820
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inception
1989-00-00
caliber
45
Commons category
DP-64
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The DP-64 Nepryadva is a Russian special-purpose double-barreled over/under grenade launcher designed to protect surfaced submarines, ships, dockyards, water development works, and other coastal installations from combat swimmers and naval special forces. The weapon is breech-loading and operates much like a large shotgun with a side-break breech, utilizing both direct and indirect iron sights. The weapon is capable of firing grenades indirectly at ranges up to ; however, these grenades act much like small depth charges, attacking submerged swimmers like true depth charges attack submersibles. A large polymer stock and the barrels themselves makes up the bulk of the weapon. The barrels are selected by turning a lever accommodated above the trigger guard. A front pistol grip is equipped for support and is out of alignment with the rear grip and trigger mechanism, providing a more natural grip while firing indirectly. The butt is fitted with a springy rubber pad to diminish felt recoil. Direct fire sights are also provided for use from a helicopter allowing for large areas to be patrolled and protected from enemy combat swimmers. The grenade launcher was developed in 1989 and introduced in 1990.

The DP-64 grenade launcher is now in serial production, said Pavel Sidorov, a representative of NPO Bazalt, the designer of the DP-64, at the 2015 International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi. Sidorov said that the company received a large order from Russia's Defense Ministry for the weapons. Previously, the DP-64 has only been built in small numbers for the Russian coast guard, Federal Security Service, and a handful of marine units.

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