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RGP-40

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variant. Its final mass production design may be different from the proposed prototype. It is planned to replace the stock with a grenade launcher-specific proprietary telescoping stock, among some other things used in the prototype to improve ergonomics and functionality.
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The main element of the weapon is the frame to which a revolver-style magazine is attached. While shooting the drum is rotated 60 degrees by the springs wound back up when loading the cartridges into weapon.
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Polish Army ordered 200 RGP-40 in 2016, but eventually refused to accept manufactured grenade launchers, considering them as not meeting Army requirements. Three RGP-40 were bought in 2017 by Polish
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The magazine is capable of holding six rounds. Chamber of cartridge has a length of 140 mm, which allows the user to use both combat ammunition and special longer cartridges.
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RGP-40 uses a double-action trigger. To prevent accidental engagement and firing, there is an ambidextrous safety selector at the top of pistol grip.
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mm - 40 mm handheld repeating grenade launcher) is Polish six-shot revolver-type 40 mm grenade launcher designed by
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forces that need weapons with high firepower capable of firing tear gas and non-lethal ammunition.
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on top of the magazine and three rails surrounding the barrel. It is also equipped with a
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The RGP-40 is a shoulder-fired 40 mm grenade launcher with a six-round spring-driven
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Before loading cartridges, the magazine must be rotated to left or right (Magazine is of
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The first prototype was created in 2008 and was revealed during the
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exhibition. The weapon is visually similar to the South African
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According to plans, the main recipient of RGP-40 would be the
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that can be rotated vertically for better weapon handling.
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Index

Granatnik RGP-40

Grenade Launcher
Poland
Ukrainian Ground Forces
Russo-Ukrainian War
WAT
OBR SM Tarnów
Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów
Barrel
Cartridge
Caliber
revolving
swing out-type cylinder
Picatinny rails
WAT
OBR SM Tarnów
ZM Tarnów
M32 MGL
MSPO 2008
Kielce
Milkor MGL
M32 MGL
Polish Armed Forces
Police
Prison Service
Law Enforcement
Police
2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis
Ukrainian Ground Forces

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