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GP-30 Obuvka



Overview


GP-30

Right side view of GP-30 underbarrel grenade launcher.
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Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Grenade launcher
Status
In service
Introduction
1989 for GP-30
Development
Late 1980's for GP-30
Late 2000's for GP-30M
Developer
Soviet Union - KBP Instrument Design Bureau
Production
Late 1980's - ?
Producer
Soviet Union - TOZ
Russia - TOZ
Designations
6G21 (GRAU index for GP-30)
Notable users
Russia

Details


Facts GP-30
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Underbarrel grenade launcher
Caliber
Caliber
40mm VOG-25
Feed system
Muzzle loaded, single shot
Barrel length
120 mm, including 98mm rifled section
Rifling
12 grooves, right hand twist
Muzzle velocity
76 m/s
Operation
Trigger
Double action
Rate of fire
Single shot
5 - 6 rpm practical fire rate
Dimensions
Length
280 mm
Width
70 mm
Height
195 mm
Weight
1.3 kg empty
1.6 kg loaded
Sights
Mechanical
Post front, flip up ladder rear
Sight radius
Range adjustment
Point blank up to 400 m

Media


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40mm VOG-25

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GP-25 Kostyor

The GP-30 was developed as a lighter and cheaper replacement for the GP-25 Kostyor. Since the GP-30 was introduced just before the fall of the Soviet union the GP-25 remains more prevalent of the two.

GP-34

The GP-34 is a direct competitor to the GP-30M. The GP-34 was developed by Izhmash, whereas the GP-30 is produced by TOZ.