The 40 mm Round RLV-CS-1 is intended to be used at time of counter terrorist operations, operations for order restoration, as well as for catching criminals, and hostage release purposes.
The intended use is to obtain the incapacitating effect, i.e. temporarily incapacitating a person, preventing him from active well-directed operations and physical aggressive activity. The Round produces severe irritation to the eyes and upper respiratory tract by a gas cloud with a concentration of irritants CS.
The ammunition is designed for use with following grenade launchers:
- ARSENAL UBGL, UBGL-1, GP-25, GP-30 and GP-34 Underbarrel Grenade launchers mounted on ARSENAL Assault Rifles AR-M1, AR-M1F, AR-M7F, AR-M9, AR-M9F; AK-74, AKS-74, AKM, AKMS, AK 101, AK 103;
- AVALANCHE Grenade Launcher - revolver type. The ammunition can be stored in non-heated storerooms for 5 years, but only if they are kept in the standard packing of the manufacturer.