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Grenade launcher From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The RGM-40 Kastet (English: Brass knuckles) grenade launcher is a stand-alone version of the Russian GP-30 grenade launcher with a telescoping stock, AK-type pistol-grip and flip-up tangent sights.[1] It is a single-shot muzzle loaded weapon with a self-cocking trigger mechanism and offers a high degree of commonality with the GP-30.[1] It was designed primarily for police use and can use a wide range non-lethal ammunition (e.g., tear gas, stun grenades, etc.).[1] It can also use standard 40mm VOG-25 and VOG-25P fragmentation grenades.[1]
RGM-40 Kastet | |
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Type | Grenade launcher |
Place of origin | Russia |
Service history | |
In service | 1997–present |
Used by | Russian Interior Ministry |
Production history | |
Designer | V.N. Teles |
Designed | 1997 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 2.5 kg |
Length | 615 mm (24.2 in) stock extended 368 mm (14.5 in) stock retracted |
Barrel length | 129 millimetres (5.1 in) |
Cartridge | 40 mm caseless grenades: VOG-25, VOG-25P, GRD-40 and "Gvozd" (Nail) |
Caliber | 40mm Grenade |
Action | Muzzle loader |
Rate of fire | 5–6 rpm aimed shots 20 rpm area suppression |
Muzzle velocity | 76.5 m/s (251 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 250 meters |
Feed system | Single shot |
Sights | Flip-up tangent sights |
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