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|Karabinek-granatnik wzór 1960||7.62x39mm||[[Polish Peoples Republic]]||1960||Fabryka Broni „Łucznik” – Radom Sp. z o.o.||16.33 in (415 mm)||42.3 in (1075 mm)||weapon_kbkg60
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=HISTORY=
'''The Kbkg wz. 60''' (''Karabinek-granatnik wz. 1960'') is a Polish 7.62×39mm Kalashnikov-pattern assault rifle adapted to launch rifle grenades. It is best known for combining a standard AK-style rifle with a dedicated rifle-grenade launching system and gas shutoff.
The Kbkg 60 is a Polish-made version of the [[AK-47]] assault rifle that can fire rifle grenades. It was supplied to [[North Vietnam]] and the [[Việt Cộng]] as military aid from the [[Soviet Union]].
 
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==HISTORY==
 
The karabinek-granatnik wz. 1960 was developed in Poland in the late 1950s to increase infantry squad firepower by enabling the use of rifle grenades on a Kalashnikov-pattern carbine. The conversion included a gas regulator/cutoff (used when launching grenades), mounting provisions for a grenade-launching muzzle device, stock fittings for attaching a recoil pad, and a short 10-round magazine intended for grenade-launching cartridges (with an insert to prevent loading standard ball rounds). A dedicated propelling cartridge (UNM wz. 1943/60) was used for launching grenades, and a later updated version (wz. 1960/72) introduced a simplified sighting solution.
 
Beyond Polish service, the kbkg wz. 1960 has been documented in use by Vietcong forces, reflecting the wide variety of Warsaw Pact small arms that circulated internationally during the Cold War. In the Vietnam War context, it represents a less-common Kalashnikov variant compared to more widely encountered Soviet and Chinese AK-pattern rifles, but one that adds organic explosive capability through rifle grenades.


===Sources===
* https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karabinek-granatnik_wz._1960 Karabinek–granatnik wz. 1960 | Wikipedia (Polish)
* https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Karabinek-granatnik_wz.1960.jpg File:Karabinek-granatnik wz.1960.jpg (source attribution) | Wikimedia Commons
* https://armourersbench.com/2024/11/09/polish-rifle-grenades-for-ukrainian-drones/ Polish rifle grenades & kbkg wz. 1960 context | The Armourer’s Bench


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Latest revision as of 00:40, 25 February 2026

Factions Weapon Icon Classes Ammo

VC
Kbkg wz. 60		 Assault
 30+1 / 90
Damage Base Headshot × Chest × Stomach × Leg × Arm × Bayonet Rifle Grenades Reload Speed
Partial Empty
44 ×2.52 = 110.88 ×1.2 = 52.8 ×1.15 = 50.6 ×0.8 = 35.2 ×0.75 = 33 YES YES 2.433 Seconds 3.2 Seconds
Designation Weapon Type Fire Modes Fire Rate Bullet Spread ° Range Modifier Muzzle Velocity Projectile weight Weight
Kbkg wz. 1960 Assault Rifles Auto+Semi 600 RPM 7.72° & 1.47° ADS 0.925 715 m/s 7.9 g (121.9 gr) 3.8 kg (8.38 lbs)
Full name Caliber Place of Origin Date Manufacturer Barrel Length Total Length Weapon Script Name
Karabinek-granatnik wzór 1960 7.62x39mm Polish Peoples Republic 1960 Fabryka Broni „Łucznik” – Radom Sp. z o.o. 16.33 in (415 mm) 42.3 in (1075 mm) weapon_kbkg60


The Kbkg wz. 60 (Karabinek-granatnik wz. 1960) is a Polish 7.62×39mm Kalashnikov-pattern assault rifle adapted to launch rifle grenades. It is best known for combining a standard AK-style rifle with a dedicated rifle-grenade launching system and gas shutoff.

HISTORY

The karabinek-granatnik wz. 1960 was developed in Poland in the late 1950s to increase infantry squad firepower by enabling the use of rifle grenades on a Kalashnikov-pattern carbine. The conversion included a gas regulator/cutoff (used when launching grenades), mounting provisions for a grenade-launching muzzle device, stock fittings for attaching a recoil pad, and a short 10-round magazine intended for grenade-launching cartridges (with an insert to prevent loading standard ball rounds). A dedicated propelling cartridge (UNM wz. 1943/60) was used for launching grenades, and a later updated version (wz. 1960/72) introduced a simplified sighting solution.

Beyond Polish service, the kbkg wz. 1960 has been documented in use by Vietcong forces, reflecting the wide variety of Warsaw Pact small arms that circulated internationally during the Cold War. In the Vietnam War context, it represents a less-common Kalashnikov variant compared to more widely encountered Soviet and Chinese AK-pattern rifles, but one that adds organic explosive capability through rifle grenades.

Sources

Real-Life Photos
  • Kbkg wz. 1960 / “Kbkg 60” (rifle-grenade-capable AK variant).
    Kbkg wz. 1960 / “Kbkg 60” (rifle-grenade-capable AK variant).
  • Karabinek-granatnik wz. 1960 (profile image).
    Karabinek-granatnik wz. 1960 (profile image).
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