The original version of the Russian KBP GP-25 – the BG-15 – was first systematically used in Afghanistan in 1984, mounted beneath an AK-74, similar to the American M203 under-barrel grenade launcher. The launcher can either be mounted on AKM or AK-74-rifles. Both the GP-25 and the BG-15 are no longer in production by KPB. Its successor, the GP-30, remains in production and offered for export sales. The GP-30 is lighter than the GP-25 and the sighting system was moved to the right. The latest model is the GP-34.
KBP GP-25/ 30
Silhouette (Visual Identification)
| Category | Hand-held under-barrel and Mounted Grenade Launchers |
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| Operating system | VOG-25 LV grenades |
| Cartridge | |
| Length | 276 mm |
| Feeding |
Global distribution map
Weapon prevalence
Country of origin
Licensed production
Production without a license
Country of origin
Licensed production
Production without a license
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The KBP GP-25/ 30 is found in 12
countries
according to our data.
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Global distribution list
The data on global distribution and production is provided primarily by the BwVC, but also from national and regional focal points on SALW control; data published by think tanks, international organizations and experts; and/or data provided by individual researchers on SALW. It is not exhaustive. If you would like to add to or amend the data, please click here.
Symbol legend
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Country of origin |
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Licensed production |
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Production without a licence |
| G | Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by Governmental agencies. |
| N | Non-Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by non-Governmental armed groups. |
| U | Unspecified: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is found in the country, but do not specify whether it is held by Governmental agencies or non-Governmental armed groups. |
It is entirely possible to have a combination of tags beside each country. For example, if country X is tagged with a G and a U, it means that at least one source of data identifies Governmental agencies as holders of weapon type Y, and at least one other source confirms the presence of the weapon in country X without specifying who holds it.
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Armenia
(ARM)
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G
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Azerbaijan
(AZE)
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G
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Bulgaria
(BGR)
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G
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Moldova
(MDA)
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G
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North Korea
(PRK)
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G
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Pakistan
(PAK)
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U
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Visual Identification (Silhouette)
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