The GP-46: Russia's New Grenade Launcher
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The GP-46 was unveiled by Kalasknikov Concern at the Army-2024 exposition in August. Unlike other Russian underbarrel grenade launchers the GP-46 is chambered for Western 40x46mm the low velocity grenades. Kalashnikov say the GP-46 is intended for international export.
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