Fewer jams, simpler sights: Ukrainian marines show off Turkiye’s upgraded RDS40 40mm grenade launcher
The 42nd Separate Marine Brigade released video of its crews preparing and firing the RDS40-AGL.
Ukrainian marines have demonstrated a Turkish automatic grenade launcher, the 40mm RDS40-AGL, which was rebuilt based on feedback from soldiers about issues with older models. The 42nd Separate Marine Brigade released a video showing crews preparing and firing the launcher, made by Turkish company REPKON Defence. The design improvements focus on simplifying the sight, reducing mechanical parts, optimizing the ammunition feed, and redesigning controls for better ergonomics.
While the weapon's value lies in highlighting the importance of a well-trained crew, the brigade emphasizes that the launcher is only as effective as the hands that operate it. This demonstration serves as a reminder that hardware performance is contingent on the competence of the operators.
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