RG-6 (6G39)

History

The Russian military introduced the RG-6 multi-shot grenade launcher in 1994, mainly for urban combat. It's also used by the Ministry of the Interior in operations like the Chechnya war and southern Russia conflicts.

This weapon, designed by TsKIB SOO, was still in production as of February 2014. It's a semi-automatic gun that uses special 40mm caseless grenades (VOG-25 series), similar to those used in the GL-25 rifle launcher. It has a Double Action Only (DAO) trigger with a large ring for gloved hands and can fire up to 18 rounds per minute. The grenade chamber rotates and swings out for reloading. Unlike Western grenade launchers, it loads from the front of the cylinder, and you manually wind the spring to rotate the barrel.

An interesting feature is that each chamber is rifled, while the barrel is smooth, allowing the chamber itself to spin the fired projectile.

Specification

Basic

Year of Service: 1994

Origins: Russia

Categories: 40mm 6-round grenade launcher

Manufacturer: TsKIB SOO - Russia

Operator: Russia

Roles

Fire Support

Ability to suppress enemy elements at a distance using direct or indirect fire. Special weapons for specific characters on the battlefield.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length: 690mm (27.17 inches)

Cured weight: 13.67 lbs (6.20 kg)

Action

Semi-automatic

One shot per trigger; self-loading or self-loading action supported by internal mechanisms; stroke management (and initial cocking) typically required by operators; subsequent shots assisted by unlocking/moving bolts.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*: 40mm VOG-25

Circle/Feed: 6-wheel rotary cylinder

POWER

Maximum efficiency: 1,000 feet (305m | 333m)

Rate of fire: 18 Number of revolutions

Mile speed: 250 ft/s (76m/s)