RGSh-30

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Precision Systems

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Ukrainian company Precision Systems developed a miniaturized handheld version of AGS-17 called RGSh-30{{Cite web| url= https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/20161108.aspx| title= Weapons: Semi-Automatic Grenade Launchers}} "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.{{Cite web| url= http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/10/18/im-sorry-ukrainian-firm-develops-handheld-automatic-grenade-launcher/| title= Portable DESTRUCTION: Ukrainian Firm Develops Handheld Automatic Grenade Launcher -| date= 18 October 2016}}{{Cite web| url= https://www.richardcyoung.com/essential-news/ukrainian-firm-develops-handheld-automatic-grenade-launcher/| title= Ukrainian Firm Develops Handheld Automatic Grenade Launcher| date= 18 October 2016}}{{Cite web| url= https://www.unian.info/society/1579616-ukraine-presents-light-grenade-launcher-for-special-forces-in-donbas.html| title= Ukraine presents light grenade launcher for special forces in Donbas}} RGSh-30 uses magazines with five 30mm VOG-17 grenades.

Precision Systems plans to develop versions using 20mm, 25mm, and 40mm grenades.

See also

  • {{lwc|Neopup PAW-20}}
  • {{lwc|RGS-50M}}
  • {{lwc|AGS-40 Balkan}}
  • {{lwc|RGM-40 Kastet}}
  • {{lwc|GM-94}}
  • {{lwc|DP-64}}
  • {{lwc|MRG-1}}
  • {{lwc|Fort-600}}

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