The RPO-A "Shmel" ("Bumblebee") is a man-portable rocket launcher, although it is classified as a flamethrower by the manufacturer. It is a single-shot, self-contained disposable launcher operated by a single crewman. All models are externally similar, with three rocket variants. The basic rocket is the RPO-A, which has a thermobaric warhead, the RPO-Z is an incendiary warhead, and the RPO-D has a smoke-producing warhead.