Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MK19 MOD3 Grenade Launcher. Erik Lawrence
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Название: Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MK19 MOD3 Grenade Launcher
Автор: Erik Lawrence
Издательство: Ingram
Жанр: Учебная литература
isbn: 9781941998311
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HK GMG: GRENADE MACHINE GUN
Figure 1-3 HK GMG
Caliber: 40 x 53mm High-velocity Grenade
Length: 46.5 inches/1180mm
Width: 8.9 inches/226mm
Height: 11inches/280mm
Weight unloaded: 62 pounds/29 Kg
Barrel length: 8.9 inches/226mm
The HK Grenade Machine Gun is presently being fielded with select U.S. Special Operations units, replacing the U.S. MK19 GMG. The HK GMG is available from series production at a unit cost well below the purchase cost of the MK19.
Its advanced features, excellent accuracy, operator-convertible feed direction and removable barrel, night-fighting capability with NVGs, and unmatched operator safety features are all unique hallmarks of the HK GMG.
The GMG uses an aluminum receiver for reduced weight and manufacturing costs. Other features include a fluted chamber for equal pressure on the cartridge case and positive extraction and ejection, advanced primer ignition, and a barrel that is easily removable for field stripping, with the use of tools. This feature is also an advantage in the event that a high-explosive projectile becomes lodged in the bore.
The bolt reciprocates on a massive guide rod and is stabilized by two steel rails, all of which are bolted to the receiver, eliminating the need for welding in the receiver.
The gun mounts on the standard U.S. tripod, on various vehicle mounts, or on an aluminum multi-purpose tripod that provides assorted high-slow firing positions. An adjustable stabilizing shoulder rod is mounted to the receiver for additional controllability during free gun firing.
Clearing the gun consists of simply lifting the feed tray cover and removing the belt. The position of the ambidextrous charging handle allows the shooter to cock and clear the gun without reaching near the ammunition belt and feed way.
Both the gun and the tripod can be easily transported in a "backpack" configuration by a two-man team.
AGS-17
Figure 1-4 AGS-17
Designation: ASG-17 “Plamya” (Flame)
Type: Automatic Grenade Launcher
Country of origin: Soviet Union
Operation: Belt-fed Automatic Action
Caliber: 30mm
Service year: 1975
Overall length: 33 inches/840 mm
Weight (loaded): 39.6 pounds/18 kg
Rate of fire: 65 rounds per minute
Rounds: 29 round belt magazine
Range: 1600 meters
The ASG-17 “Plamya” (Flame) is a belt-fed automatic action, automatic grenade launcher produced by NA. It is chambered to fire 30 mm ammunition and was first produced in 1975.
The AGS-17 is a heavy infantry support weapon designed to operate from a tripod or mounted on an installation or vehicle. The AGS-17 fires a steady rate of 30mm grenades in either direct or indirect fire modes to provide suppressive and lethal fire support against soft-skinned targets or fortifications targets.
The weapon operates using a blowback mechanism to sustain operation. Rounds are fired through a rifled barrel, which is removable quickly to reduce barrel stress.
Ammunition is held in a metal box feed and is linked. Standard boxes contain 29 rounds of linked ammunition.
The tripod is equipped with fine-leveling equipment for indirect fire trajectories.
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