AK Grenade Launcher | AWGŁ-3

Published on May 2, 2022
Duration: 5:57

The AWGŁ-3 is a unique Polish automatic grenade launcher built on an AK platform, designed to fire tear gas grenades using blank ammunition for propulsion and cycling. Weighing over 30kg, it's intended for vehicle or tripod mounting, not shoulder firing. Its complex blowback system integrates standard AK components within a much larger mechanism.

Quick Summary

The AWGŁ-3 is a Polish automatic grenade launcher based on the AK platform, firing tear gas grenades using 7.62x39mm blank ammunition for propulsion and cycling. Weighing over 30kg, it's designed for vehicle or tripod mounting, not shoulder firing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the AWGŁ-3
  2. 00:43Magazine System Explained
  3. 01:09Operating Mechanism Breakdown
  4. 01:55Disassembly and Internals
  5. 04:13Deployment and Mounting Considerations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AWGŁ-3?

The AWGŁ-3 is a Polish automatic grenade launcher designed to fire less-lethal tear gas grenades. It's based on the AK platform, utilizing blank ammunition for propulsion and cycling, and weighs over 30kg, requiring vehicle or tripod mounting.

How does the AWGŁ-3 operate?

It uses 7.62x39mm blank ammunition to create gas pressure. This pressure cycles a massive blowback bolt assembly and propels the tear gas grenades down the barrel, integrating standard AK trigger and bolt components.

Why isn't the AWGŁ-3 shoulder-fired?

The AWGŁ-3 weighs over 30kg and generates significant recoil. Its design is optimized for stability on a vehicle mount or tripod, making shoulder firing impractical and potentially dangerous.

What ammunition does the AWGŁ-3 use?

The AWGŁ-3 fires tear gas grenades. Propulsion and the cycling of the weapon's action are achieved using 7.62x39mm blank ammunition, fired from a standard AK magazine.

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