AGS-40 Balkan
| AGS-40 Balkan | |
|---|---|
AGS-40 Balkan | |
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2017–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | TsKIB SOO GNPP "Pribor" |
| Designed | 1980–2017 |
| Manufacturer | Tecmash Research and Production Association |
| Produced | 2017–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 32 kilograms (71 lb) unloaded on tripod 46 kilograms (101 lb) on tripod loaded with drum of 20 rounds |
| Cartridge | Caseless 40 mm grenade |
| Action | Gas Piston, Open Bolt |
| Rate of fire | 400 rpm |
| Maximum firing range | 2,500 m (2,700 yd) |
| Feed system | 20 grenade disintegrating belt in drum |
| Sights | PAG-17, iron sights |
AGS‑40 Balkan is a Russian 40 mm caseless automatic grenade launcher and successor to AGS-17 and AGS-30, introduced and adopted by the Russian military.