RGA-86
The RGA-86 (pol. Ręczny Granatnik Automatyczny wz 86, Handheld Automatic Grenade Launcher pattern 86) is a Polish 26 mm revolver grenade launcher, developed between 1983 and 1986 at the Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna state research institute by a team consisting of: S. Pawłowski and R.
RGA-86
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The RGA-86 (pol. Ręczny Granatnik Automatyczny wz 86, Handheld Automatic Grenade Launcher pattern 86) is a Polish 26 mm revolver grenade launcher, developed between 1983 and 1986 at the Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna state research institute by a team consisting of: S. Pawłowski and R.
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• Name — RGA-86 • Origin — Polish People's Republic • Type — Grenade Launcher • Is Ranged — yes • Is Explosive — yes • Design Date — 1983–1986 • Weight — 6.2 kg • Length — 700 mm stock extended / 580 mm stock folded • Part Length — 225 mm • Cartridge — 26 mm special (flare/smoke rounds) • Caliber — 26.7 mm • Action — Double-action revolver • Rate — 30 rounds/min • Velocity — 140 m/s • Max Range — 100 m • Feed — Breech-loaded, 15-round revolving magazine • Sights — Front post and rear flip-up sight
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