AGS-17
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The AGS-17 Plamya[8] (Russian: Пламя; Flame) is a Soviet-designed automatic grenade launcher in service worldwide.
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AGS-17 Plamya | |
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Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
Place of origin | Soviet Union |
Service history | |
In service | 1970–present |
Used by | See Users |
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Production history | |
Designer | KB Tochmash |
Designed | 1967 |
Manufacturer | Molot Plant |
Produced | 1967 |
Variants | AG-17A helicopter-mounted version |
Specifications | |
Mass | 31 kg |
Length | 840 mm |
Cartridge | 30×29mm grenade [ru] |
Caliber | 30 mm |
Action | Blowback |
Rate of fire | 400 round/min |
Muzzle velocity | 185 m/s |
Effective firing range | 800 to 1,700 m |
Feed system | 29 grenades belt |
Sights | Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights |
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