AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher

[AMMOTECHXT]

I never saw the ammo for this weapon, captured from the Iraqis in 1991 but thought it pretty cool.

 

[Falcon]

The cartridges have a very short case which is only 29mm long. The projectile is much longer at about three times as long as the case.

There is a photo on Tony Williams' site. It is the "30x29B" on the far left.

http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/grenade.jpg

 

[pzgr40]

Hi Ammotechxt, here a picture of a cutaway model of the HE cartridge.
Regards DJH

 

[AMMOTECHXT]

Thanks for that Gents. I've seen the error of my ways and re-scanned the photos separately to get better detail.

 

[HAZORD]

Wanted AGS-17 metal links

Nice sectioning as usual DJ!

I am looking for 2 or 3 of the disentigrating metal links for the AGS-17, if anyone has some spares.

Thanks,

John

 

[leverhead]

Hi Ammotechxt, here a picture of a cutaway model of the HE cartridge.
Regards DJH

Great images! Has anybody got a good explanation fuse arming and function?

 

[Eodtek]

Great images! Has anybody got a good explanation fuse arming and function?

Based on that excellent cut away, it looks like it's inertia armed with an out of line rotating det and a self destruct. Firing looks to be straight impact with a SD backup.

 

[Weasel]

Just to add a little extra info to this... there are two fuze types, the one fitted to the VOG-17A is an impact only and the one pictured the VOG-17M has both impact and self destruct as stated.
Best Weasel.