RGSh-30 explained

RGSh-30
Origin:Ukraine
Type:Grenade launcher
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Used By:Ukraine
Wars:2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Designer:Precision Systems
Manufacturer:Precision Systems
Cartridge:30mm

Ukrainian company Precision Systems developed a miniaturized handheld version of AGS-17 called RGSh-30[1] "in order to create a grenade launcher that could respond to the needs of Ukrainian units and special forces operating in the Donbas" that can be carried like an assault rifle. RGSh-30 is designed to disable armored vehicles.[2] [3] [4] RGSh-30 uses magazines with five 30mm VOG-17 grenades.

Precision Systems plans to develop versions using 20mm, 25mm, and 40mm grenades.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Weapons: Semi-Automatic Grenade Launchers.
  2. Web site: Portable DESTRUCTION: Ukrainian Firm Develops Handheld Automatic Grenade Launcher -. 18 October 2016.
  3. Web site: Ukrainian Firm Develops Handheld Automatic Grenade Launcher. 18 October 2016.
  4. Web site: Ukraine presents light grenade launcher for special forces in Donbas.

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