While most nations opt for a modular grenade launcher on the underside of a rifle barrel, Russia is one of a select few nations that opted for a standalone design.

The GM94 used both in a civil and military context has seen extensive use over the last 30 years, including most recently during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Join Jonathan Ferguson as he delves into the development and deployment of this weapon labelled by Russia as a 'flamethrower'.

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