AGS-17 Ammo Description: There are two main operational types of 30 mm spin-stabilized grenade fired from the 30 mm AGS-17

and AGS-30 automatic grenade launchers. One grenade is the VOG-17M, also known as the 7P9M, which has largely replaced the earlier VOG-17 (7P9). This is an HE-FRAG grenade with a nose-mounted VMG-K point detonating impact fuse incorporating a self-destruct mechanism functioning 14 to 19 seconds after firing. The fuse is armed after a distance of 10 to 40 m from the launcher muzzle and is claimed to function even when impacting upon soft surfaces such as snow, swamp and water. Fragmentation is augmented by a number of small steel spheres packed around the main explosive payload of 34 g of RDX/Wax 94/6, producing a casualty radius of 6 to 7 m. The rimless steel cartridge case employed for the VOG-17M is 28.2 mm long. Muzzle velocity is 185 m/s and maximum range 1,730 m. The second grenade is the HE-FRAG 7P36 which has an optimum mass prefragmented sleeve cold-stamped into the inner wall of the grenade body. The explosive payload of the 7P36 weighs 40 g while the ballistic performance remains the same as for the VOG-17M. Inert grenades are available for training purposes. SPECIFICATIONS: VOG-17M Caliber: 30 mm Weight: complete round, 348 g; grenade, 275 g Weight of filling: 34 g RDX/Wax 94/6 Length: complete round, 132 mm; grenade, 112 mm Arming distance: 10-40 m Casualty radius: 6-7 m Muzzle velocity: 185 m/s Max range: 1,730 m Status In production. Service RFAS armed forces and many others.