| RGSh-30 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Ukraine |
| Wars | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Precision Systems |
| Manufacturer | Precision Systems |
| Specifications | |
| 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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