OBR RGP-40

History of the OBR RGP-40

The Polish state created its own grenade launcher called the Granatnik RGP-40 OBR SM Tano, drawing inspiration from military textbooks. It is a portable weapon that can fire multiple grenades. The design is similar to South Africa's Milk MGL line of grenade launchers. The RGP-40 has a rotating cylinder magazine that can hold six grenades of different types. It uses 40x46mm SR shells. The weapon has a pistol grip, adjustable shoulder rest, and a foregrip for better support. It also has a Picatinny rail section for attaching various accessories.

The RGP-40 is a semi-automatic weapon, meaning it fires one shot per trigger pull. It was first showcased in 2008 at the International Defense Exhibition and is still being developed. The Polish Army may be the first to adopt it as their primary weapon.

The RGP-40 comes with a 140mm long drum magazine, which can hold different types of ammunition for both lethal and non-lethal purposes. This versatility makes it suitable for military and police operations.

It is designed to be easily carried and operated by a single person. The semi-automatic action allows for quick response, and the operator can quickly unload and reload the ammunition for continuous firing. The drum magazine holds up to six grenades, and the chambers align with the barrels in the receiver.

The shoulder rest provides a third support position for the operator while shooting.

In 2010, the design of the RGP-40 underwent some modifications.

Specification

Basics

Year of Service: 2008

Origins: Poland

Manufacturer: OBR SM Tarnow - Poland

Carrier: Poland (possibly)

Roles

Fire Support

Ability to suppress enemy elements at a distance using direct or indirect fire.

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: 40x46mmSR

Circle/Feed: 6 rounds rotating magazine

Performance

Rate of Fire: 20

VARIANTS

RGP-40 - name of the basic series; debuted in 2008; revised in 2010.