Russia's hand-grenade launchers, anti-tank, under-barreled (photo)

The grenade launcher is a firearmweapons that are capable of striking equipment, structures and living forces of the enemy by firing a special large-caliber ammunition. As the projectile used the corresponding grenade. It is noteworthy that half a century ago, such portable weapons were called mortars.

Today there are many typesgrenade launchers, however, by main criteria they are divided into hand, anti-tank and grenade launchers. The first group of large-caliber weapons are single-shot or revolving type. Podstvolnye designed to defeat small targets at a distance of 400 meters. It is worth noting the mounted trajectory of the shot. Portable type anti-tank weapons designed to inflict critical damage to enemy armored vehicles.

Grenade launcher grenade launcher GP-25

It is part of the AK-74.Attached to the main axis, has its own trigger. Developed in 1978 for AK and AN. Later, Bulgaria received a license for production. GP-25 - grenade launcher grenade launchers of Russia with self-resetting trigger. This ensures the safety of transporting weapons in the active state. The grenade takes off along the rotational hinged trajectory, which is regulated by the handle of the device.

Charges from the muzzle, fixingspecial spring-loaded system attached to the fuse. It is worth noting the lack of liners. Up to 6 aimed shots are made per minute. To reduce recoil when fired, a rubberized shock absorber is attached to the butt. Such grenade launchers of Russia (see photo below) can be used in a standing and sitting position, in a trench and on equipment, in statics and in motion.

Caliber - 40 mm. Net weight is 1.5 kg. When fired, the projectile flies 400 meters to the target in just 5 seconds.

Grenade launcher grenade launcher GP-34

It is an addition to the AK-103. These modern grenade launchers of Russia entered service only in 2009. The development was based on the previous model series GP-25.

Главной задачей модернизации гранатомета стало increasing the reliability of the trigger mechanism, ensuring the safety of circulation during hostilities and increasing the level of manufacturability of its widespread production. First of all, the shock system was improved. The trigger was completely redone, and the plumb line was completely removed. The standard sight as a result of modernization has moved to the right side. Most of the ballistic characteristics remained unchanged.

The GP-34 has 40 mm caliber. The mass of the device is 1.4 kg. The speed of the shot varies within 75 m / s, so the projectile will fly the maximum distance of 400 meters in 5.5 seconds.

Manual grenade launcher "Castets"

Is an autonomous portable shock weapon.type Designed for partial destruction of equipment and structures with special supplies. Such grenade launchers of Russia can shoot both shock projectiles and tactical (gas tears, lighting, signal). As supplies, fragmentation VOG-25 and their upgraded versions are most often used. Hand-held rocket launchers of Russia "Kastyt" are ideal for attacking enemy trenches, trenches and buildings.

The trigger mechanism is self-cocked.Butt - folding. The sight is mechanical, taking into account the derivation of the projectile. The shop is absent, as the "Castets" is a single-shot grenade launcher. The compactness of the weapon is achieved by folding the shoulder rest. RGM "Kastet" has a 40 mm caliber. Net weight is 2.5 kg. The maximum flight distance of 250 meters projectile passes in 4 seconds.

Anti-tank grenade launcher manual RPG-7

RPG-7 was widely used during the Second World War. At the moment, these grenade launchers of Russia have been upgraded, but most of them have been written off.

Creating a fail-safe start device andcumulative projectile allowed to develop a completely new anti-tank weapons, characterized by ease and convenience. In the mid-1940s, the RPG-7 was the last line of infantry defense.

In the shock mechanism lay prototype reactivetrigger design. Its essence was that after taking off from the barrel at a distance of 20 meters, the charge would turn on the main engine, increasing the speed of the grenade and the firing range.

The weapon had a standard forty millimetercaliber. The mass was 6.3 kg, and the length did not slightly reach 1 meter. The weight of the projectile ranges from 2 to 4.5 kg. The flight speed is 145 m / s. The maximum distance to the target is 700 m.

Anti-tank grenade launcher manual RPG-32

In international codification, weapons are known as"Hashim." These anti-tank grenade launchers of Russia are considered multipurpose. Initial weapons development was conducted under the leadership of the Jordanian Armed Forces. Later, the creation of a full-fledged version of the engaged Russian engineers in a joint program.

One of the distinguishing features of the RPG-32is a reusable trigger mechanism. Also during the development, it was decided to reduce the mass of the grenade launcher to 3 kg. At the same time, the length in comparison with previous models also decreased - 70 cm instead of 91-95 cm.

The weapon supports two types of caliber: 72 and 105 mm.It all depends on the type of grenade: whether it is thermobaric or cumulative. The RPG-32 projectile is able to penetrate the 650-mm armor at a distance of 700 meters. At the same time, the targets hit can be both static and dynamic.

Grenade Kit is surprising and indicatorsergonomics. Thanks to these qualities, fast and accurate guidance from any position is ensured. Recharging takes up to 7 seconds. In the advanced configuration has a night vision sight. The velocity of the projectile - 140 m / s.

Grenade launcher assault RSHG-2

Also known as the Basalt project. In service since 2003. Such grenade launchers of Russia are single-shot. There are three types of ammunition: fragmentation, high explosive and incendiary.

Jet weapons are designed to defeat unarmored or lightly protected vehicles, infantry and enemy fire weapons. Suitable for fighting in the trenches and rooms.

Aim shooting is provided at a distanceup to 350 meters. Such an impressive result is achieved thanks to the thermobaric percussion mechanism. Caliber - 72.5 mm. The net mass of the weapon is only 3.8 kg with a length of 0.77 m. The speed of unhindered flight is 144 m / s.

Multi-Purpose Rocket Launcher (RMG)

В бою многие модели проекта «Базальт» не differed reliability and convenience. Therefore, in the mid-2000s, the Ministry of Defense decided to upgrade the existing Russian rocket launchers to multipurpose ones.

In the new RMG combat unit is divided into two drumscomponents. Now the projectile is able not only to pierce thick armor, but at the same time to provide incendiary and high-explosive action through the formation of a cloud of explosives. Thus, the grenade launcher is suitable for attacking both equipment and missions, pillboxes, infantry and low-flying aircraft.

Caliber - 105 mm. The weight of the weapon is 8.5 kg. The grenade hits a target at a distance of up to 600 m.