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The RGA-86 (pol. Ręczny Granatnik Automatyczny wz 86, Handheld Automatic Grenade Launcher pattern 86) is a Polish 26 mm[1] revolver grenade launcher, developed between 1983 and 1986[1] at the Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna state research institute by a team consisting of: S. Ciepielski, M. Czeladzki, S. Derecki, H. Głowicki, W. Koperski, J. Pawłowski and R. Wójcik.
| RGA-86 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Grenade Launcher |
| Place of origin | Polish People's Republic |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1983–1986 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.2 kg (13.67 lb) |
| Length | 700 mm (27.6 in) stock extended / 580 mm (22.8 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 225 mm (8.9 in) |
| Cartridge | 26 mm special (flare/smoke rounds) |
| Caliber | 26.7 mm |
| Action | Double-action revolver |
| Rate of fire | 30 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 140 m/s (459 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 100 m |
| Feed system | Breech-loaded, 15-round revolving magazine |
| Sights | Front post and rear flip-up sight |
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edit- ^ a b "Polish RGA86 26.5mm 15 Shot Rotary Launcher- Folding Stock- NO FFL Transfer Needed: Ships as a NON- GUN!". Retrieved 2023-05-04.
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