The AGS-17 grenade launcher was first developed in the 1930s, but due to the Second World War, a first prototype was only completed in 1969. The production of the AGS-17 started in 1971 and ceased in 1989, but numerous units and variants are still in use today. The weapon gained prominence when it was widely operated by Soviet troops in the war in Afghanistan in the 1980s. The AGS-17 and its successor, the AGS-30, may be used by infantry, though they are often mounted on helicopters and other vehicles.
AGS-17
Silhouette (Visual Identification)
| Category | Hand-held under-barrel and Mounted Grenade Launchers |
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| Operating system | blow-back, selective-fire |
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| Length | 840 mm |
| Feeding | metal link belt with 29 rds |
Global distribution map
Weapon prevalence
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The AGS-17 is found in 28
countries
according to our data.
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Global distribution list
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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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Lebanon
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G
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Montenegro
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G
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Mozambique
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G
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Nicaragua
(NIC)
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G
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North Korea
(PRK)
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G
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Poland
(POL)
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G
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Russia
(RUS)
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G
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Visual Identification (Silhouette)
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