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The MAR is largely identical to other MGL models, but is adapted to fire standard 37/38mm less-lethal riot control rounds available today. [ 5 ] The Milkor SuperSix MRGL (Multi-range Grenade Launcher) was developed in 2012 and features a new recoil reduction system, redesigned stock, strengthened construction and new optics. [ 5 ]
Four views of the 1981 37/38mm Milkor Stopper. The Milkor 37/38mm Less Lethal "Stopper" Single-shot was designed and distributed in 1981 by Milkor (Pty) Ltd as a less-lethal anti-riot weapon along with the Milkor 40mm Single shot Grenade Launcher which was designed as a reduced-cost grenade launcher for the SWAPOL Forces.
40×47 mm is a cartridge caliber produced in Romania for their AG-40 model 77 and model 80 (today AG-40P) rifle-mounted grenade launchers. [27] It features a casing with a high–low system. The propellant has low pressure and gives the projectile an average velocity of 78–120 m/s (256–394 ft/s) depending on the ammunition type. [27]
Milkor MGL: Milkor (Pty) Ltd: 40 mm grenade: South Africa 1980 Neopup PAW-20: Gemaco Elbree PTY LTD: 20×42mm: South Africa 1999 RDS40-MGL [10] Repkon Defence: 40 mm grenade: Turkey 2023 RG-6 grenade launcher [11] [12] TsKIB SOO: 40 mm grenade: Russia 1993 RGA-86: Military University of Technology: 26.7 mm Poland: 1986 RGP-40: Zakłady ...
Milkor MGL: Grenade launcher: 40×46mm Grenade: MGL-VN1 (SPL-6) South Africa Vietnam: Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. Manufactured locally at Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI) as the MGL-VN1 (SPL-6), SPL40L is the industry name. [54] 6 round capacity. M79: Grenade launcher: 40×46mm Grenade: M79-VN United States Vietnam: Standard ...
This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Barrett XM109; C. China Lake grenade launcher; E. EX 41 grenade launcher; H. ... Milkor MGL; Mk 18 Mod 0 grenade launcher;
A "grenade launcher" or "grenade launcher mount" is usually included in the list of features defining an "assault weapon", though this is a legal definition which primarily affects firearms with flash hiders compatible with rifle grenades, [32] [33] since firearms that are designed specifically for launching explosive grenade rounds and their ...
Other types of grenade launchers are typically much lighter and can easily be carried by just a single soldier. The Mark 19 Automatic Grenade Launcher, first fielded by the United States in 1966, and still widely used today, weighs 62.5 kg (137.58 lb) when attached to its tripod, and loaded with a box of ammunition. [3]