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| Kalashnikov presents the new RPL-20 light machine gun and GP-46 grenade launcher |
| 2024-08-11 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [Regnum] Kalashnikov presented a new 5.45 mm RPL-20 light machine gun for the Russian army and an underbarrel grenade launcher GP-46. The event took place in the concern's demo center, writes Gazeta.Ru. The concern's chief designer, Sergei Urzhumtsev, specified that the GP-46 underbarrel grenade launcher system is compatible with the RPL-20. Thus, the machine gun is designed to increase the effectiveness and expand the combat capabilities of ground forces, airborne forces, marines and special forces. Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheev stated that in 2024 Russia intends to introduce the latest weapons models, including military equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles, to the world market. In particular, foreign customers are interested in the Klavesin-1RE autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle complex. In August last year, the Kalashnikov Concern presented a new AK-19 assault rifle for NATO-style cartridges. The new product was created on the basis of the AK-12 assault rifle of 5.45 mm caliber. The new model has well-thought-out ergonomics, it is adapted for round-the-clock use, and also has increased accuracy. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #2 Maybe closer to a SAW (M249) plus a grenade launcher. |
| Posted by: Difar Dave 2024-08-11 13:18 |
| #1 So, an AK version of a M240 MG, with the possible addition of a grenade launcher. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2024-08-11 11:20 |