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RG-6 grenade launcher
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Revolvers · Russia · 1993
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RG-6grenadelauncher

RG-6 grenade launcher
RG-6 grenade launcher Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin allow to use this picture in Copyright Policy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
55
Reliability
75
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTula Arms Plant
CategoryRevolvers
EraPost-Cold War
In service1993
Operators4 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Revolvers MASS Rating
17/25
Post-Cold War
90/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
55
Reliability
75
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
RG-6 grenade launcher
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1993–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · POST-COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1994
  • Service Entry Year1994
  • DesignerTsKIB SOO Valery Nicolayevich Telesh
  • Weight (Empty)6.2 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussia Armenia Mongolia Syria
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeDouble Action
  • Fire Modessingle-shot
  • Select FireNo
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire2
  • Practical Rate of Fire16
  • Trigger Typedouble action
  • Safety Typemanual and automatic safeties
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity76.5 m/s
  • Maximum Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1994
  • Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width145 mm
  • Height280 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1993Production started
  2. 1994First deployment: First Chechen War
33
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
RG-6 GRENADE LAUNCHER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Ammunition in which the propellant is encased in a combustible or consumable material, eliminating the traditional metal cartridge case.
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it to fire the round.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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