UNDERBARREL GRENADE LAUNCHER Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC F41C27/06 

FIELD: weapons.

SUBSTANCE: invention concerns military equipment and is applicable in hand grenade launchers. Underbarrel grenade launcher includes three main parts: case, barrel and bandage. Case features end stopper for breech face, tubular extension, lengthwise slot, two side shelves with end slot between them, symmetrical to lengthwise slot, and elements of grenade launcher attachment to arms. Barrel and tubular extension of case are connected by joint. Barrel carries extractor in the form of plug installed on barrel between barrel moulding over cartridge chamber and joint and featuring end lugs. Spring is positioned between joint and plug on barrel. Plug includes lengthwise slit. Barrel features side lugs, and cylindrical bandage with end slot and lengthwise lug and slot is attached between breech face and side lugs of the barrel. Bandage can be made of plastic and featuring L-shaped lug featuring crosswise indent at barrel side and positioned between side lugs of the barrel. Bandage features annular external lug around breech face of the barrel.

EFFECT: reduced transverse size and weight of grenade launcher, convenient recharge.

3 cl, 5 dwg