RG 6 "Gnom" in firing position, with extended butt
Reference for the development of a multiply charged grenade launcher for VOG-24 and VOG-25P from the grenade launcher GP-25 was issued TsKIB COO (Central KB Sporting Arms, g. Tula) In November 1993 g. Works were VN. calf (creator of the GP-25) and B. A. borzov. Already in the first quarter 1994 g. party of six samples of six-shot grenade launcher turret type was transferred to the test. Weapons checks out fighting in Chechnya, receiving positive reviews. Grenade given the designation RG-6 "Gnome" (6-30).
Grenade RG-6 "Gnome" – video
Created grenade RG-6 "Dwarf" under the undoubted influence of the South African Milkor MGL grenade launcher, however, due to the fact, that RG-6 used are fundamentally different ammunition to the departing sleeve, in its design, there are some notable differences.
WP-6 design "Dwarf" (Product code 6G30) characterized by extreme simplicity and adaptability, and consists of:
- a pipe with a handle, sights and lid;
- drum unit trunks;
- with the axis of the housing and the power rod;
- the trigger with pistol grip;
- retractable telescopic butt.
RG 6 "Gnom" in the stowed position, example slozhen
The entire structure is assembled on the body in the form of disk-like box with a tubular axis and the tubular rod. Axle is fitted a helical clockwork spring, the torsion bar.
The block includes six shafts 40 mm "mortirok", united front sleeve, and behind - the plan-washer with ratchet device. The barrel bore "mortars" analogous trunk GP-25 and has 12 screw thread. In contrast to the GP-25 is non-detachable barrel bottom with two openings: in central loosely inserted drummer, in the side – the ejector rod.
Drummer is held in the rear position by the shot. free – without baffle spring – setting striker justified its low weight: This prevents accidental pinned capsule shot even under heavy shock or drop weapon.
Shot embedded in the trunk in the front and is held spring-loaded latch. trunks retainers are pressed washer fixed to the housing axis. Cutout in the washer retainer releases the upper barrel. To unload of the barrel without firing a shot, you can click on the head of the ejector – the latter presses on the pin in the bottom of the barrel, and the shot is pushed forward.
The trigger mechanism is almost similar to the GP-25, except for replacing the handle "grenade launcher" in the grip of the AK-74. The trigger mechanism only operates samovzvodom. When you press the trigger is cocked, and then released the trigger, the firing pin striker respective barrel. The trigger is also connected with a strap-disconnector.
On the left side of the body, a fuse box at two positions - "PR" and "exhaust". The "PR" position, the trigger guard locks. Originally made automatic fuse, not allowing a shot at the open or not completely closed cover. Below the trigger lever protrudes tail, locking the trigger in the upper position.
Inside the body axis passes spring bar, ending behind the cabinet bracket with a hole. When the lid is opened the rod pushed forward, and the opening is in front of the "tail". When the lid is not fully closed the rod is pressed back, and the hole is behind the "tail". When the lid is closed the rod enters the groove in the center and occupies a middle position. "Tail" sinks into the hole, and releases the trigger lever. In the process of manually loading the shooter turns the unit trunks, setting the stage, in this way, spring. trunks held unit mounted in the housing with the sear lever. When the trigger is pulled apart and release the hammer cocking happens next: Strap-disconnector sear lever turns, Recently coming out of the washer-cut plan, and plan-washer, and the entire block trunks intercepted lower lever sear.
After the shot the trigger under the action of its spring back forward, sear with lever pivoted back, plan-washer is released, and trunks unit rotates 1/6 turnover. New barrel ready to fire. In this way, work whispered and his arm reminds anchor clockwork devices. sear lever head protrudes from the left side of the body, and, clicking on it, You can rotate a block of trunks without a shot and bring under the hammer the required trunk. This may be necessary, eg, when fused grenade shots of various types. Rotate so massive parts, of course, It causes a marked shaking arms, but the launcher is not designed for high-speed shooting – it does not contribute to the energy already recoil.
Trumpet, although it looks like a barrel, in fact, used to set the sights, front rubber handle, and – Protection of the left hand on the shot powder gases. All work on giving garnet movement and rotation is performed rifled barrel. The tube with its lid pivotally fastened to the front end of the rod and can be folded up for right-reloading weapons. Order off the lid and sighting devices do not interfere with reloading, it is fixed at an angle of about 120 degrees to the body.
Flap sighting devices include adjustable cylindrical fly with fencing and a frame Sight. Division within the relevant ranges of 100 to 400 m. shooting up 300 m is carried out with an emphasis on the shoulder butt, long - with the butt, tucked under his arm. Folded frame sight and the front sight base covering is fixed latch.
Retractable butt consists of a steel pipe and a shoulder rest with a rubber shock absorber. The pipe is pushed into the housing boom. In the stowed position and fighting butt fixed recessed button. On the shoulder rest attached sling swivel belt. The second sling swivel is attached to the pipe.
In the words of VN. Telesh, RG-6 "made in Russian" – coarser and easier foreign analogues, Zaton Technology, reliable and tenacious, can withstand hard knocks and shocks. The grenade launcher is quite simple to disassemble for cleaning and lubrication. true, in the field can easily be lost drummers and ejector rods – It not by chance in the accessory includes three spare firing pin and rod. Ammunition is worn in a typical gear – two located in the chest and stomach pouch five shots each, plus two podsumka of belt (Total – from 10 to 20 shots).
The performance characteristics of RG-6 "Gnome"
Adopted: 1993
Constructor: AT. n. Teles and B. A. borzov
Manufacturer: Tula Arms Plant
Weight, kg: 5,6 (unfilled)
Length, mm: 520 (in the stowed position); 680 (in firing position)
Cartridge: 40-mm VOG-25 shots
rate of, rounds / min: 12—15
Muzzle velocity, m / s: 76
Effective range, m: 150
Maximum range, m: 400
Photo RG-6 "Gnome"
Sights RG-6 "Gnome"
