Russian 30-mm Automatic Grenade Launcher AGS-17________________________
Ammunition
Types
30-mm grenade
Frag-HE
Typical Combat Load (Dismounted) 87
SYSTEM
Alternative Designations: Plamya (Flame)
Date of Introduction: 1974
Proliferation: At least 12 countries
Description:
Crew: 3 (see NOTES)
Weight (kg):
Empty (without magazine): 30.71
Loaded (with magazine): 45.05
Launcher: 17.86
Sight: .99
Tripod: 11.86
Magazine (loaded): 14.34
Length (m): 1.28
Height (m): INA
Width (m): INA
Tripod Name: SAG-17
Mounts: Tripod, vehicle, or helicopter
Traverse (°): 30 total
Elevation (°): +7 to +87
Service Life of Barrel (rds): 6,000
Barrel Change Time: Quick disconnect
Rate of Fire (rd/min):
Practical: 60-100
Cyclic: 100-400 Adjustable with a thumb safety. May be fired single shot or in short (< 5 rds) or long (6-10 rds) bursts.
Operation: Blowback
Feed: Drum magazine containing 29 round belt.
Fire Mode: Selective, automatic and semi-automatic
Loader Type: Manual
SIGHTS
Name: PAG-17
Type: Illuminated day optical sight
Sighting Range (m): 1,700
Magnification: 2.7x
Location: Left rear of launcher
Night Sights Available: Yes
VARIANTS
AG-17: Vehicle mounted.
AG-17A: Helicopter mounted, electric trigger, rate of fire increased to 420-500 rd/min, 300 rd belt.
TKB-722K AGL: Lighter version and possibly the follow-on to the AGS-17, shoots the same ammunition as the AGS-17
AMMUNITION
Name: VOG-17A, VOG-17M (self-destruct)
Caliber/length: 30x132.8-mm
Type: Frag-HE
Range (m)
Direct Fire Range (m): 700
Effective (m): 1,200
Min Range (m): 50
Max Indirect Range (m): 1,730
Armor Penetration: Lightly armored vehicles.
Accuracy @ 400 m:
Distance: 4.3 m
Deflection: .2 m
Casualty Radius (m): 15 (90% at 7 m)
Complete Round Weight (grams): 350
Grenade Weight (grams): 280
Warhead Explosive Weight (grams): 36
Muzzle Velocity (m/s): 185
Fuze Type: Impact, activates after 25 spins.
NOTES
The AGS-17 provides the infantry with an area suppressive capability. One AGL can create a damage zone 15 meters wide. The fire from an
AGL platoon covers a sector approximately 90 m across. Although primarily intended for use against personnel, it has a limited capability to
engage lightly armored vehicles. The crew consists of a gunner and two riflemen-assistant gunners, and may have an additional ammunition
bearer. For ground transport the AGS-17 breaks down into four parts: launcher, sight, tripod, and magazine. When dismounted the gunner carries
the sight and launcher, the first assistant carries the tripod and a magazine, and the second assistant carries two additional magazines. It is
very accurate in the semiautomatic mode and is quite effective in area coverage in the automatic mode. The 50-meter increments in the range
table atop the receiver indicate accuracy against point targets. The AGS-17 is normally organized in a platoon consisting of 6 launchers, carried
in pairs in three armored vehicles (they can also be carried in trucks, or by individuals). The AGS-17 is capable of mounting night vision sights.
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