RGA-86
Grenade Launcher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The RGA-86 (pol. Ręczny Granatnik Automatyczny wz 86, Handheld Automatic Grenade Launcher pattern 86) is a Polish 26 mm[1] revolver grenade launcher, developed between 1983 and 1986[1] at the Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna state research institute by a team consisting of: S. Ciepielski, M. Czeladzki, S. Derecki, H. Głowicki, W. Koperski, J. Pawłowski and R. Wójcik.
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RGA-86 | |
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Type | Grenade Launcher |
Place of origin | Polish People's Republic |
Production history | |
Designed | 1983–1986 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 6.2 kg (13.67 lb) |
Length | 700 mm (27.6 in) stock extended / 580 mm (22.8 in) stock folded |
Barrel length | 225 mm (8.9 in) |
Cartridge | 26 mm special (flare/smoke rounds) |
Caliber | 26.7 mm |
Action | Double-action revolver |
Rate of fire | 30 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 140 m/s (459 ft/s) |
Maximum firing range | 100 m |
Feed system | Breech-loaded, 15-round revolving magazine |
Sights | Front post and rear flip-up sight |
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