|
|
|
#1
11-03-2011, 05:15 PM
|
||||
|
||||
AGS-17 in action
AGS-17 in Action Video
Interesting video. The dialog is in Russian. but you get an up close look at an AGS-17 firing. I did not know it used a non - disintegrating belt. There bits of video which show the hand cranked belt loading tool. [embed]http://www.youtube.com/v/_9RspewfQ8o[/embed] <object width="960" height="720"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_9RspewfQ8o?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_9RspewfQ8o?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="960" height="720" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> Last edited by ArmySGT.; 11-06-2011 at 01:38 PM. 
|
|
#2
11-03-2011, 05:21 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
A sandbag or two on that front leg would be handy...
__________________
If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives. Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect" Mors ante pudorem
|
|
#3
11-03-2011, 08:52 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Is this the version they had during the Soviet's adventure in Afghanistan, that sometimes reputedly had a tendency to have grenade rounds get stuck in the barrel? Oh, and apparently the grenade fuses were automatically armed when fired, hence....you get the idea.
Of course, I could be wrong on this, and if the problem did exist, maybe it was fixed...but knowing the Soviet/Russian's safety track record, I think I'll stick with the Mk-19 all the same.
__________________
"The use of force is always an answer to problems. Whether or not it's a satisfactory answer depends on a number of things, not least the personality of the person making the determination. Force isn't an attractive answer, though. I would not be true to myself or to the people I served with in 1970 if I did not make that realization clear." - David Drake
|
|
#4
11-03-2011, 11:21 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
|
|
#5
11-03-2011, 11:28 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
The mount it's on seems a bit lighter than the Mk-19's as well. That's going to have an impact.
__________________
If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives. Nothing happens in isolation - it's called "the butterfly effect" Mors ante pudorem
|
|
#6
11-04-2011, 02:41 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
The later fuzes are still point detonating impact but they have a safety feature that keeps the detonator out of alignment with the fire train. Once the round has been spun enough times (at between 10 to 60 metres from the muzzle - that's a hell of a range!) all the components of the fire train are in alignment and the round is thus armed.
|
|
#7
11-04-2011, 06:25 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
The MK 19 with tripod can be moved by two soldier, but not far or fast.
|
|
#8
11-05-2011, 07:28 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
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.
|
 |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
Linear Mode
