DYAKONOV M.1930

DYAKONOV M.1930
Image: Dyakonov M.1930 (Vikingstore)
Year1930
Weapon TypeRifle Grenade Launcher
Origin & DesignerRussia/Dyakonov
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Calibre40.6mm
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight[@round_weight]
Barrel Length[@barrel_length]
Overall Length117mm
Grenade Types36g (Fragmentation)
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight[@weight]
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
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Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity[@muzzle_velocity]
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range300m
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe M.1930 grenade launcher was fitted to a standard M.1891/30 rifle to provide infantry squads with a means to fire grenades a long distances. It was first issued in 1928 and many saw action during the war with Finland. The grenade was fired by a live round and could reach a range of 300m. It was not a popular weapon with the troops and was found a complicated and dangerous weapon and by 1941 it was gradually phased out.