World's Best Grenade Launchers...

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The grenade launcher has evolved from its limited single-shot dedicated form and, today, is an integrated part of the basic infantry squad.
The Barrett XM109 mates the lethality of an anti-material rifle system with the firepower of a grenade launcher.

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing of the United States had expanded upon the original Barrett M82/M107 anti-material rifle family with the introduction of its XM109 model. The weapon is chambered to fire the 25x59mm "smart" grenade that once formed the focus of the now-abandoned General Dynamics XM307 grenade-projecting weapon (detailed elsewhere on this site). The XM109 features the lower receiver of the classic M82/M107 anti-material rifle with an all-new upper receiver element. This allows the XM109 to be "rebuilt" and used in the traditional anti-material rifle role. The XM109 relies on a proven semi-automatic, short-recoil action with feeding by way of a 5-round detachable box magazine. It takes on a traditional rifle-style arrangement - shoulder stock, pistol grip, magazine, and forend/handguard.

For a time, the XM109 was known under the name of "Objective Sniper Weapon (OSW).

Overall weight of the XM109 is just over 33 lb with a running length of 46 inches and a barrel measuring 17.6 inches long. The shoulder stock is skeletal which reduces overall weight. The muzzle incorporates a massive vertically slotted brake to help content with the violent recoil effects of firing such a large caliber projectile. Across the top of the weapon is a long section of Picatinny rail which allows for a variety of optics to be fitted. A folding (optional) bipod is installed under the forend/handguard ahead of the magazine well and a carrying handle eases transport of the weapon on marches. A large ejection port is identified along the right side of the weapon body for ejecting the large spent casings of the 25mm grenade.

As with the M84/M107 series rifles, the XM109 is primarily intended to defeat light armored vehicles and engage personnel behind light fortified cover at range. The grenade aspect of the round adds a unique capability that typical anti-material rifles lack as grenades can carry variable warhead loads. A BORS ballistic computer assists in the "smart" aspect of the grenades in play. As a complete package, the XM109 is said to provide for increased engagement ranges over that as offered by the original Barrett rifles though within a more compact, portable package.

Current known operators of the XM109 include the Ukrainian Army.
Type Anti-materiel rifle
Place of origin United States
Production history
Designer Ronnie Barrett
Manufacturer Barrett Firearms Manufacturing
Specifications
Weight 33.2 lb (15.1 kg)[1]
Length 46 in (120 cm)[1]
Barrel length 17.6 in (45 cm)[1]
Cartridge 25 × 59 mm[1]
Caliber 25mm
Action Semi-Automatic, short recoil[1]
Feed system 5-round detachable box magazine[1]

 

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Beretta developed the GLX-160 series single-shot grenade launcher as a standalone unit or underslung service rifle weapon.

Introduced in 2008, the Beretta GLX-160 was developed in concert with the ARX-160 assault rifle for the Italian Army. It is a 40mm, single-shot system projecting various types of 40x46mm grenade munitions and adds roughly 2.2lbs as an Under Barrel Launcher (UBL) unit to the base ARX-160 assault rifle. Overall length is 14.3 inches with its barrel measuring 11 inches long. The GLX-160 is one of the growing number of UBLs that can serve as a conventional UBL system or as a stand-alone launcher. As a stand-alone launcher, a five-position telescoping stock is affixed for shoulder support with integrated pistol grip for the primary hand. The trigger is of a Double-Action (DA) design and the locking system of a rotating bolt function. Mechanical iron sights are included as a front adjustable (for windage and elevation) and a multi-position rear arrangement with optics also being supported. The system also includes an ambidextrous safety mechanism with a "loaded chamber" indicator. Construction is largely of weight-saving polymer.

In action, the chamber of the GLX-160 is exposed by the operator grasping the two sides of the lower receiver section, making up the barrel, and pushing the assembly forward to expose the empty breech (or access a spent shell casing if the case may be). A fresh projectile is then inserted into the chamber, the section brought back to the receiver until locked closed and the weapon made ready to fire.
Specifications
Weight 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) (empty with 406 mm barrel)
3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (empty with 302 mm barrel)
Length 755 mm (29.72 in) (stock exteneded w. 302 mm barrel)
680 mm (26.77 in) (stock collapsed w. 302 mm barrel)
580 mm (22.83 in) (stock folded w. 302 mm barrel)
920 mm (36.22 in) (stock exteneded w. 406 mm barrel)
820 mm (32.28 in) (stock collapsed w. 406 mm barrel)
755 mm (29.72 in) (stock folded w. 406 mm barrel)
Barrel length 302 mm (11.89 in)
406 mm (15.98 in)
Width 80 mm (with extended stock)
Cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO,5.45×39mm, 6.8mm Remington SPC,7.62×39mm,300 BLK[1]
Action Gas-operated rotating bolt
Rate of fire 700 RPM
Effective firing range 5 position rear sight up to 600 m (656 yd)
Feed system 30-round detachableSTANAG Magazine, 100-round detachable C-Magdrum magazine
Sights Front sight adjustable in elevation and windage

The single-shot Brugger & Thomet launcher can fire projectiles of any length adhering to the 40x46mm caliber.

The Brugger & Thomet GL-06 is a single-shot, reusable grenade launcher originating from Switzerland. The small firm of Brugger & Thomet was founded in 1991 by Karl Brugger and Heinrich Thomet to supply gun suppressors to Swiss defense and law enforcement sectors. Thomet left the company , leaving Brugger in sole control and the firm has since branched out to reach several foreign arms markets with products such as the relatively new GL-06. The GL-06 is marketed to both police and military customers and can fulfill a variety of roles between them including that of crowd control, suppression and dislodging.

The GL-06 is operated by a manually-loaded, single-shot break-action breech that accepts a 40x46mm caliber grenade. Its operation is very similar in scope to the American Vietnam War-era M79 "Bloop Tube" 40mm grenade launcher or the similar 1960s-era HK69A1 produced by the German firm of Heckler & Koch. Muzzle velocity is rated at 279 feet per second with an effective range out to 900 feet (300 meters). The operator can make use of iron sights for accurized fire. The weapon weighs in at 4.52lbs and features a collapsible stock that takes the original 23.3 inch length down to a more manageable 15.2 reach. Barrel length is a fixed 11 inches.

Outwardly, the GL-06 shares an appearance more akin to that of a compact submachine gun. The design is more or less dominated by the cylindrical launch tube that is hinged forward to fold open and accept a fresh 40mm grenade. Sights are mounted atop the rear of the tube and open along with it. The receiver is stout and ergonomically designed to fit well in the hands. The action is actuated by way of a solid trigger set within a hardened trigger ring which is attached to the ergonomic pistol grip. The foldable stock is skeletal in nature and reduces the overall weight of the weapon system. An optional forward vertical grip can be affixed under the forend and accessories (Red Dot sight, flashlight) can be mounted atop the launch tube and to the upper sides of the forend near the vertical foregrip. A carrying strap is optional and can be linked up to a loop near the upper rear regions of the receiver. The base color for production GL-06 is a flat black.

The GL-06 can fire a variety of low-velocity 40mm ammunition types and was purposely designed as such to make it an acceptable foreign product. The LL-06 is a "less lethal" variant of the base GL-06 and features a vibrant bright yellow finish on the receiver, pistol grip and stock. Regardless of its less lethal marketing phrase, the LL-06 is said to still maintain the inherent qualities to manage all sorts of 40mm projectiles as needed.

The base GL-06 grenade launcher has been offered in two visibly different forms - one with a tubular foldable ballistic helmet visor stock and the other with the foldable skeletal stock.
Specifications
Weight 2.05 kg (4.52 lb)
Length 590 mm (23.2 in) stock extended / 385 mm (15.2 in) stock folded
Barrel length 280 mm (11.0 in)
Width 60 mm (2.4 in) stock extended / 95 mm (3.7 in) stock folded
Height 200 mm (7.9 in)
Caliber 40x46mm grenade
Action Break-action
Muzzle velocity 85 m/s (279 ft/s)
Effective firing range 300 m
Feed system Breech-loaded, single-shot
Sights Ghost ring iron sights
339 mm (13.3 in) sight radius

The China Lake Grenade Launcher of 40mm pump-action appeared in very limited numbers during the Vietnam War.

The US military attempted - through several notable endeavors - to provide a capable squad-level repeating grenade launcher during the Vietnam War. The most successful of these came to be the M79 of 1961, a brake-action system capable of firing various grenade types though limited to single round fire, requiring manual reloading of the weapon with each successive shot. The XM148 proved another wartime development, this as a prototype 40mm grenade projector with origins in the mid-1960s. It was operationally evaluated during the Vietnam War though never formally adopted into service. The XM148 concept later evolved into the widely-utilized and modern M203 single-shot underslung grenade launcher in circulation today.

The China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station (China Lake Naval Weapons Center) was established during the fighting of World War 2 at China Lake, California under the primary banner of the United States Navy. When the American special forces commitment in Vietnam increased, so too did the requirement for specialized weapon systems - particularly for elements of the Navy SEALs. One such requirement was for a more reliable grenade-launching system that could surpass the capabilities of the existing M79 and prototype XM148 series. Work began in 1967 and fell to the Special Projects Division at China Lake and the new design was attributed to Alfred F. Kermode. Development eventually outputted an interesting end-product, basically recognized as the "China Lake Grenade Launcher" due to a lack of any officially-assigned designation (the launcher was never formally adopted).

The China Lake Grenade Launcher was issued to SEAL units operating in secret operations throughout the Vietnam conflict. It was a repeat-fire, 40mm pump-action grenade projector with combat shotgun-like qualities and a relatively robust design. The external configuration was very much in line with a shotgun in that it sported a solid wooden shoulder stock with integral handgrip, an oblong trigger ring loop large enough for a gloved finger and a squared off, boxy aluminum receiver housing the required internal working components. The frontal section of the weapon exhibited a traditionally-shotgun "over-under" configuration with- the barrel seated at the receiver front and affixed over a tubular magazine lined with a ribbed moving slide. Overall length of weapon measured just over 34 inches with a barrel length of 14 inches. Due to its tubular magazine design, the launcher held the inherent ability to house up to 3 x 40x46mm SR grenades with a forth commonly introduced into the firing chamber. This allowed the operator to maximize his tactical battlefield value and fire off several rounds in repeat fashion before being forced to reload.
Specifications
Weight 4.63 kg (10.21 lb) loaded
3.72 kg (8.2 lb) empty
Length 875 mm (34.4 in)
Barrel length 356 mm (14.0 in)
Cartridge 40x46mm SR
Action Pump-action
Rate of fire 15 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 76 m/s (249 ft/s)
Effective firing range 350 m
Feed system 3-round tubular magazine
Sights Open, leaf-type, square-notch/blade

The M203 grenade launcher can be fitted to a variety of non-M16/M4 rifles, increasing its global use.
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The M203 is a single-shot, reusable 40mm grenade launcher designed to extend the reach of the standard infantryman, allowing him to become a more balanced warfighter. The system is attached under the barrel of an assault rifle or carbine-type weapon and used without extensive modifications to the base weapon. The M203 debuted in 1969 and entered service shortly thereafter. Prior to the arrival of the M203, the US Army relied on the stand-alone M79 single-shot grenade launcher - particularly during the Vietnam War - but limitations for the operator were soon apparent: the operator had nothing more than a sidearm pistol as his secondary weapon. Likewise, the experimental Colt Firearms XM148 single-shot underslung grenade launcher (fitted to an M16 service rifle) became another viable option at the time and, although field-tested with mixed results during the conflict, the weapon failed to gain a larger foothold. This period of development ultimately led to AAI Corporation's M203 which subsequently replaced both the M79 and XM148 series.

The M203 was initially designed and developed specifically for use with the Colt M16 series of rifles and the related carbines of the time as these remained the standard issue firearms of the United States military. The grenade launching system was attached under the forward part of the gun, just under the barrel, and featured an integrated trigger unit. Since there was no pistol grip available, the operator would rely utilize the M16's magazine as the forward grip when actuating the M203. Iron sights for ranging were provided as standard and operated apart from the standard rifle sights.

As it saw more widespread use, the M203 proved itself a versatile weapon as showcased by its many operators across the globe. The weapon could fire eight distinct 40mm grenade projectiles including the M406 HE (High-Explosive) round, the M433 HE DP (High-Explosive, Dual-Purpose) armor penetrator round, the M585 White Star Cluster illuminator round, the M651 Tactical CS crowd control CS gas round, the M781 Practice round for training, the Star Parachute illuminator/signaler in white, green and red colors, Ground Marker in red, green and yellow for marking targets or positions and the Buckshot round for close-quarters room clearing. Each M203 weighed approximately 3 pounds and raised the overall weight of a standard M16A2 series rifle (already at 8.79lbs) to an acceptable operating weight of just under 12lbs. An effective precision range of 492 feet was reachable while an area out to 1,148 could be targeted depending on environmental conditions. The official maximum range of the M203 was 1,312 feet with a minimum effective range of just over 100 feet (the latter for safety reasons). M203 units were shipped from the manufacturer complete with leaf sights, quadrant range sight and the hand guard.

Variants of the M203 have included the original, base M203 for use with the M16A1, M16A3 and M16A3 series of rifles as well as the M4 and M4A1 series of carbine systems. This particular model featured a 12-inch barrel. The M203A1 was offered as a complement to the M4 and M4A1 and given a shorter 9-inch barrel length. The M203A2 was developed for use with the M16A4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) and fielded a 12-inch length. The M203 PI was developed to fit the M203 grenade launcher to non-M16/M4 systems. The M203 had proven so popular for its time that foreign weapon companies were forced to design indigenous M203 attachment options for specific rifles and submachine guns.

Though the Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher also fires the 40mm round, it is of a slightly different caliber (40 x 53mm) and fires at a higher velocity than the 40mm (40 x 46mm) round used in the M203.

The new M320 single-shot, double-action, side-loading grenade launcher is set to replace the M203 in service with US military forces, bringing an end to the M203's legacy in the US military inventory. Several other nations have also retired the type from service.

The M203 has been produced by AAI Corporation, Colt Defense, Diemaco, Airtronic USA, RM Equipment, US Ordnance, Knight's Armament Company and Lewis Machine & Tool Company. While AAI was the original producer of the weapon, they were not set up for large-scale manufacturing and thusly Colt was awarded the new production contract by the US DoD. AAI was responsible for only the first 10,000 units. Colt versions were faithful to the original AAI design.
Specifications
Weight 3 lb (1.36 kg) (unloaded)
Length 15 in (380mm)
Barrel length 12 in (305mm)
Cartridge 40×46mm SR
Action Single shot
Rate of fire 5 to 7 round/min
Muzzle velocity 250 ft/s (76 m/s)
Effective firing range 160 yds (150 m)
Maximum firing range 437 yds (400 m)
Sights Quadrant sight or ladder sight on rifle

The Defcom XL200 enters the grenade launcher market as an alternative to the older Colt M203 series and the newer HK M320 line.

Defcom LLC of Commerce, Michigan, USA has developed the XL200 40mm rail-mounted grenade launcher as an alternative to the long-running M203 40mm underslung system and the newer Heckler & Koch HK 320 grenade launchers. The XL200 complies with current standard Mil Spec 1913 Picatinny and STANAG 4694 NATO rail systems for its connection to the forends of modern assault rifles or automatic carbines. A special stand-alone body known as the "XL220" allows the XL200 launcher tube and action to be supported by a rifle-style body system complete with rail sections for accessories, an integral pistol grip and folding twin-strut metal stock.

The XL200 has an overall weight of 1.3 lbs and an overall length of 12.75 inches with a barrel measuring just 9 inches long. Per Defcom marketing material, the barrel is rifled to US military specs. The launch tube is shrouded by a heavily-ribbed polymer cover providing a very firm forward grip while the system of operation relies on a double-action trigger. The integral trigger is enclosed by a thin protective ring with the host rifle's magazine to be used as the XL200's pistol grip. An ambidextrous lever control allows for a safety and free-fire function. As with the M203 series, the XL200 fires the standard 40x46mm low-velocity grenade of which several warheads/payloads are readily available. Also as in the M203, the XL200 is restricted to single-round firing due to the size of the 40mm grenade round. The XL200 system is attached to the underside of a host weapon along two points featuring American Defense locking levers for quick release/install by the operator. Loading and reloading of the weapon is accomplished by simply sliding the tube body forward and tilting the assembly downwards to expose the breech. The breech face if of high quality titanium for repeat use. Grenade projectiles are then loaded in the usual way and the breech closed prior to firing. Spent casings are ejected manually prior to reloading. The XL200 is cleared to fire all currently supported US military and NATO-standard 40mm low-velocity grenade rounds. Compared to the M203 series, the XL200 is billed as lighter (by as much as 40%) and shorter while utilizing fewer parts for easier maintenance and repair.

Currently, Defcom LLC markets two body finishes for the their XL200 - one in matte black finish and another in a desert sand finish. Defcom also markets another fully-standalone grenade launcher in the XL79 - a modernized form of the Vietnam-era M79 with integral pistol grip (with oversized trigger loop), skeletal shoulder stock and over/under accessories rail furniture. This is a break-action weapon as in the M79 and features a flip-up type sighting device.

Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Defcom LLC - USA
Initial Year of Service: 2009


Overall Length: 324 mm (12.76 in)
Barrel Length: 229.00 mm (9.02 in)
Weight (Empty): 1.30 lb (0.59 kg)


Caliber*: 40x46mm
Action: Breech-Loading; Double-Action
Feed: Single-Shot
Rate-of-Fire: 6 rounds per minute
Sights: Host Weapon

The Defcom XL79 Composite is an all-modern 40mm single-shot grenade launching system in the mold of the Vietnam-era M79 series.

The XL79 Composite is a modernized form of the Vietnam War-era M79 single-shot grenade launcher. The M79 gave good service for its time, replacing the rifle grenade common to World War 2 American infantry. The system was designed as a rifle-style component with a break-action breech to house a single 40x46mm grenade projectile which provided the operator with direct and in-direct fire in support of allied actions. However, such a system precluded use of a serviceable secondary weapon, operators often times relegated to carrying a simple sidearm or combat knife. While the XL79 continues the trend, it brings about the concept of the M79 in an all-modern lightweight polymer body for ease of handling and transport. Compared to the original M79, the XL79 is some 50% lighter while firing the same 40mm low-velocity grenade common to the US military and forces all over the world. The XL79 is the product of Defcom LLC, a firm operating out of Commerce, Michigan, USA.

The Xl79 takes on a conventional shape sporting a rounded barrel assembly hinged to open forward and expose the breech. Loading and reloading is done in the conventional way by insertion of the 40mm grenade into the open breech. The system is then closed and made ready to fire as normal with the trigger of a double-action type featuring a safety mechanism. The barrel is attached to a small-area receiver managing a most compact form. The receiver features an integral pistol grip with trigger unit, the loop large enough for use by a gloved hand. A detachable flip-up type iron sight (ranged out to 425 meters) is fitted near the muzzle and folded down when not in use. This is coupled with a front iron sight as well for accurized fire at range. The weapon also sports an included skeletal shoulder stock which folds over the right side of the body. When collapsed, the XL79 becomes a highly compact weapon - a feature lacking in the original M79 series. Accessories rails are present along the top and front underside of the barrel to increase the weapon's tactical usefulness in the field. Twin sling swivels allow for a shoulder strap to be fitted.

Compared to the original M79, the XL79 is of a much lighter overall design reducing fatigue and improving transport efficiency. Overall weight is 3.1lbs (compared to the M79's 6.45lb mass). With the stock open, the weapon measures 24.75 inches against the M79's 28.75 inch running length. However, the collapsing nature of the XL79 improves portability to 16 inches while managing an 8 inch barrel (the M79 uses a 14 inch barrel length). The XL79 also featured far fewer moving parts and is designed to the specific US military and NATO criteria regarding barrel rifling, accessories support (via the included rail sections) and use of low-velocity 40mm grenades.

Defcom LLC markets the XL79 in three tactical finishes: matte black, matte desert sand and matte woodland green.

Specifications for the
Defcom XL79 Composite
Single-Shot 40mm Grenade Launcher


Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Defcom LLC - USA
Initial Year of Service: 2009


Overall Length: 629 mm (24.76 in)
Barrel Length: 406.00 mm (15.98 in)
Weight (Empty): 3.11 lb (1.41 kg)


Caliber*: 40x46mm
Action: Breech-Loading; Double-Action
Feed: Single-Shot
Rate-of-Fire: 6 rounds per minute
Sights: Flip-Up Type Iron

 

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The designation of PAW-20 represents Personal Assault Weapon and its caliber of 20mm.

The Denel PAW-20 "Neopup" ("Personal Area Weapon, 20mm") of South African origin is a unique and advanced 20mm semi-automatic grenade launcher currently in development. The weapon utilizes various 20mm point-detonating rounds fired from a detachable box (or rotary drum) magazine through a rather uniquely configured receiver. Design work on the weapon began in 1999 and is ongoing as of this writing (2012). The PAW-20 intends to compete with the popular breeds of 40mm grenade launchers currently available including the American M203 series and developmental American/German XM25. Design of the weapon is attributed to Tony Neophytou with manufacture by Gemaco Elbree PTY Ltd and marketing by the South African state-owned defense powerhouse Denel PTY Ltd. Denel itself is formed of several divisions including Denel Aviation, Denel Dynamics and Denel Land Systems.

The PAW-20 design is something of a hybrid between a traditional assault rifle and a grenade launcher. It certainly shares many visible characteristics with the modern assault rifle and is of a rather compact size for a weapon of this class. However, the PAW-20 is chambered for a large 20mm cartridge, a projectile normally reserved for vehicle- and aircraft-mounted cannons. As such, the PAW-20 is a rather devastating weapon to consider especially at the squad-level, bringing large-caliber firepower to the mix alongside traditional automatic weaponry. The option of firing grenades as opposed to traditional bullets at an enemy certainly holds its own advantages - grenades have a way of "finding" targets that are out of line-of-sight due to their inherent "spray" qualities. One must also consider the benefits of such a weapon for "light" infantry units such as special forces, airborne troops or reconnaissance groups - for all these could benefit greatly from a portable 20mm weapon system alongside their automatic weapons.

The most unique aspect of the PAW-20's design is its overall arrangement. While sharing an appearance akin to assault rifles of today, the PAW-20 incorporates features that make it a wholly unique weapon. This includes setting the pistol grip and trigger to the right side of the receiver. The grip and trigger are shrouded over by an extending cover emanating from the receiver itself. The operator manages the trigger in a conventional way and tucks the buttstock into the shoulder prior to firing as with any rifle system. The free hand supports the forward end of the weapon as in a normal "long gun" by way of a forward handguard wrapped around the barrel and gas cylinder. The weapon's unique arrangement attempts to control the inherently violent recoil effects of firing such a large and powerful cartridge. As such, the weapon is designed to recoil apart from the stock itself. Truth be told, the recoil force is manageable but there is still something to be felt from firing the 20mm projectile. The overall design is sleek and modern, finished in a flat black, with a red-dot type collimating sight fitted over the receiver (side-by-side Picatinny rails provided as standard for other specialized optics use). The large ejection port is set to the left side of the receiver and operates similar to that of an assault rifle extraction system. The magazine well can accept a standard 7-round detachable box magazine or a 6-round rotary drum and a stock is fitted to the rear of the weapon for a firm "three-point" hold in the traditional sense.

The weapon sports an overall length of 845mm with a 375mm barrel assembly. Weight is equal to 6 kilograms when unloaded. Range is out to 1,000 meters though this is dependent on ammunition type being used as well as environmental factors. Typical operating ranges are stated under 400 meters while point targets can be hit out to 600 meters. Muzzle velocity is 984 feet per second.

A unique operational aspect of the PAW-20 is its ability to "collapse" the forward region of the gun within itself, bringing the running length of the weapon down from 33.3 inches to 30 inches. This space-saving measure makes for a slightly more compact system as a whole and beneficial in particular to those infantry required to carry the weapon for hours on patrol. In this mode, the weapon can still be effectively reloaded and cocked for the ready though not fired until completely extended. Extension is accomplished by management of a simply release latch.
Specifications
Weight 5.9 kg (12.9 lb), empty
Length 845 mm (33.3 in) (deployed),
770 mm (30.3 in) (stowed)
Barrel length 355 mm (14.0 in)
Width 115 mm (4.5 in)
Height 185 mm (7.3 in)
Cartridge 20mm x 42mm point-detonating rounds developed by PMP Denel [4]
Action Gas operated with a rotating bolt
Muzzle velocity 310 m/s (1000 ft/s)
Effective firing range 600 m for point targets. 800 m for suppressive fire (soldiers in a group.) 1000 m for area targets.
Feed system 7-round box magazine (discontinued for accuracy issue) or 6-round rotarymagazine
Sights red-dot type collimating sight, but others available.

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The South African National Defence Force is equipped with the Denel Y3 series automatic grenade launcher.

All major modern armies rely on some form of automatic grenade launcher: for the United States and its allies, it is the Mk 19 40mm series. For the Russian Army and its worldwide customers, it is the AGS-17 "Plamya" of 30mm. For the nation of South Africa, which has developed a respected arms industry since the 1980s, this has come in the form of the Denel Y3 AGL (Automatic Grenade Launcher). The Y3 was originally born as the AS88 under the Aram Ltd (Pretoria) brand label before its rights were purchased by the Vektor firearms concern. When Vektor was merged into Denel Limited (Denel Land Systems), the product then took on the Denel label. Design work on the weapon began in 1992 to which trials and eventual production followed, the latter beginning in 2003. It currently serves with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

The automatic grenade launcher has broadened the field grenadier significantly since the days of World War 2 where the choice was either thrown hand grenades or rifle grenades fired from the muzzle of a service rifle. Modern automatic grenade launchers systems allow for both offensive- and defensive-minded action against enemy infantry, vehicles and fortifications and this through varying degrees of direct and indirect fire while also offering suppression effects. Additionally, modern automatic grenade launchers can be carried into combat by basic infantry, mounted onto vehicles for mobile on-call firepower or fitted to helicopters for aerial containment of enemy ground forces.

TheY3 AGL is a large and heavy system with dimensions that include a running length of 33 inches, a width of 11 inches and a height of 10.5 inches. Overall weight of the weapon is 70.5lbs and this is only increased when combined to the available 40lb tripod support assembly. The unit typically resides atop the heavy-duty adjustable tripod and is fielded in the same tactical matte black finish as the weapon. The weapon section itself consists of a large rectangular frame housing the open breech/long recoil action, the feed mechanism (either left or right side-mounted as needed), a charging handle and a shrouded barrel. The barrel assembly measures 11.8 inches in length. The barrel shroud is vented at its front and no portion of the barrel assembly protrudes ahead of its covering. The operator manages the weapon through a spade-type grip arrangement at the rear of the receiver. A knobbed charging handle is set to the side of the body and within easy reach. Optics (including a ballistics computer) can be mounted along the top of the frame for accurized long-range fire. Due to its size and weight, a typical operating crew is three personnel.

The weapon is chambered for the 40x53mm high-velocity grenade fed via a link belt holding 20- or 32-rounds. The belt is, itself, contained in a hardened case seated to the left or right of the weapon (additionally two cases can be fitted to either side o0f the receiver, each with different grenade types, and fired individually as needed). The Y3 AGL can support a cyclic rate-of-fire of 425 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 795 feet per second. Spent casings are ejected through the bottom of the weapon. The standard grenade in the Y3 AGL series is the base High-Explosive (HE) model. To this has since been added a High-Explosive, Dual-Purpose (HEDP) type which allows against lightly-armored vehicles or those under hardened structures. Beyond that, the weapon series features a collection of training and practice grenades.

Specifications
Weight 77.6 pounds (35.2 kg) (empty, without accessories)
Length 43.1 inches (1,090 mm)
Barrel length 16.25 inches (413 mm)
Width 9.46 inches (240.4 mm)
Height 7.8 inches (199 mm)
Cartridge 40×53 mm
Action Blowback (Advanced primer ignition)
Rate of fire 325–375 rpm (cyclic)
Muzzle velocity 790 feet per second (240 m/s) (average)
Effective firing range 1,500 m (1,600 yd)
Maximum firing range 2,212 m (2,419 yd)
Feed system 32 or 48 grenades belt

The Mk 47 Striker automatic grenade launcher is tabbed as the successor to the long-running Mk 19 series of weapons.

The Mk 47 "Striker" stands as the successor to the storied Mk 19 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL) of American origin. The original Mk 19 appeared in 1968 and has seen considerable wartime service since including operations in the Vietnam War (1955-1975), the Gulf War (1991) and the Lebanon War (2006) as well as the American involvement in Afghanistan (2001-Present) and Iraq (2003-2011). The Mk 47 is designed to fire the same 40x53mm grenade projectile as the Mk 19 and this includes various warhead types to suit mission role. However, the Mk 47 broadens its tactical value in the field for its support of "smart" PPHE programmable air-burst type grenades. Additionally, the Mk 47 has been engineered as a more lightweight design (40lbs versus 77lbs) than the Mk 19. It entered active testing as early as 2002 before seeing operational service with select special forces units of the United States military - combat centered primarily in Afghanistan.

As of this writing (2014), only Israel is mentioned as a foreign operator of the Mk 47 Striker system.

Despite its age, the 40mm grenade projectile still stands as the widely accepted grenade munition of the West (Russia favors a 30mm type). The original single-shot M79 "Bloop Tube" of Vietnam War fame utilized this projectile as has the long-running M203 Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and the storied Mk 19 AGL currently in widespread service around the globe. The Mk 47 continues this trend though with broader acceptance of all-new 40x53mm grenade types. Its programmable air-burst munitions are a further evolution of the standard projectile form - allowing the operator to calculate (assisted by an onboard computer) a target's position and imprint this upon the outgoing projectile. The projectile then detonates at the preprogrammed area above or near the target - regardless of whether the target is concealed in a foxhole or behind a wall.

Despite its relatively handy weight, the Mk 47 makes use of a robust design featuring a large, boxy receiver containing the critical working components of the weapon. The feed is along the left side of the system, ahead of the receiver mass, with the ejection port fitted at right. Projectiles are fed via a continuous belt held in a hardened case. The barrel sits within a stout tube design with no visible muzzle accessory being fitted. Air burst rounds are programmed via an AN/PWG-1 LightWeight Video Sight (LWVS) system coupled to an onboard ballistic computer. A laser rangefinder is also incorporated into the Mk 47's workings to assist in accuracy with ranged fire. The integral sighting device also allows for vision in low-light and night time hours and there is support for optional optics and sensors along a section of Picatinny rail. The weapon will typically sit atop a heavy-duty tripod assembly with the gunner seated behind though it can also be adapted to vehicle, watercraft, and helicopter mounts as in the Mk 19 series.

Overall weight of the Mk 47 weapon is 40lbs while the entire system (gun, mounting and tripod) comes in at 90lbs. Overall length is 37 inches with a barrel length of 24 inches. An operator can achieve a rate-of-fire of up to 60 rounds-per-minute (300rpm cyclic).

To date (2014), there have been several production contracts granted to manufacturer General Dynamics related to the Mk 47.
Specifications
Weight Gun: 39.6 pounds (18.0 kg)
Length 37 inches (940 mm)
Barrel length 24.02 inches (610 mm)
Width 10.04 inches (255 mm)
Height 8.07 inches (205 mm)
Cartridge 40×53mm
Action Short-recoil[1]
Feed system Belt
Sights AN/PAS-13 Heavy Thermal Weapon Sight, by Raytheon

The promising XM307 ACSW was to form one-half of a modular weapon system converting to a 0.50 caliber heavy machine gun in minutes.

The XM307 was born from the since-abandoned "Advanced Crew Served Weapon" (ACSW) project as part of the "Small Arms Master Plan" (SAMP) program of the United States Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). The endeavor intended to produce a modular single-weapon solution capable of replacing both the venerable Browning M2 0.50 caliber heavy machine guns as well as the Saco Mk 19 40mm automatic grenade launchers with one design. The XM307 was designed as a man-portable system that could be fielded by both squad-level elements or be fitted to land vehicles, waterborne vessels or gunship aircraft with little modification. Despite its promising nature, the product was given up for good when it was cancelled in 2007.

The original XM307 initiative fell to General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products and involved complete system revolving around a 25mm grenade launching device that could be converted, within minutes, over to a 0.50 caliber heavy machine gun system (to become the equally ill-fated "XM312" product, detailed elsewhere on this site) as required. This allowed for the gunnery crew to assess the battlefield need and modify their weapon accordingly, fielding the XM307 in an offensive or defensive role as required. As completed, the XM307 weighed in at 80lbs with an overall length reaching 52 inches.

The grenade-launching version of the weapon was chambered for the 25x39mm impact or time-delayed grenade in HE (High-Explosive) or HEAT (High-Explosive, Anti-Tank) flavors. A specialized AP (Armor-Piercing) projectile was also available as the "TP". Training rounds would have been assigned as "TP-S" and been coated in the traditional blue. The impact form allowed the crew to combat light armored vehicles, structures and enemy personnel while the time-delayed feature allowed for air-burst detonation, useful when clearing out enemy elements under cover. The XM307 operated from a gas system with rotating bolt action similar to modern assault rifles of today. The ammunition fed from a 31-round detachable drum affixed to the side of the receiver in a conventional fashion.

Externally, the XM307 mimicked a heavy-caliber machine gun. The receiver was shrouded in a futuristic-looking hard body that encompassed the internal working components as well as the forend and base of the barrel. A carrying handle was affixed over the receiver and set to the right side which facilitated transport. Grip handles (complete with triggers) were set to the aft portion of the receiver in a traditional way. The barrel protruded a short distance away from the body shroud and was capped by a large perforated muzzle brake. The optics system was mounted at the rear of the receiver over the grip handles though this was removed for machine gun function. The entire gun element was positioned on an adjustable tripod featuring two rearward legs and a single forward leg. A typical operating crew was two personnel - the gunner and the ammunition handler.

One of the key engineering qualities of the system was its retarded recoil system which allowed the weapon to be emplaced solely on the provided tripod as opposed to being fixed onto a heavy-duty permanent mounting. The launcher was sighted through a digital day/night viewfinder for accurized fire at range. Rate-of-fire was listed at 250 rounds per minute with an effective range out to 2,180 yards though testing of the available prototypes soon revealed a lower rate unacceptable to US Army authorities. The weapon could reach broader target areas out to nearly 4,000 yards depending on conditions. In this way, the XM307 could be used for both direct and indirect fire against enemy positions as needed.

A remote-controlled version of the weapon, the "Remotely Operated Variant" ( "ROV"), was also under consideration during the XM307's development. This variant would be developed for remote-firing from the safe confines of an armored vehicle, principally the proposed new family of American military armored vehicles known under the collective program name of "Future Combat System". However, this initiative fell to naught as well with the cancellation of the XM307 product and the cancellation of the FCS program itself in 2009.
Specifications
Weight 50-80* lbs (22.7 kg) (Gun, mount, and fire control)*With ammo
Length 1,326 mm (52.2 in)
Barrel length 638 mm (25.1 in)
Crew 2 men
Caliber 25 x 59 mm
Action Gas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 250 rounds per minute
Effective firing range Lethal and Suppressive out to 2,187.2 yd (2,000 m)
Maximum firing range 3,937 yd (3,600 m)
Feed system Weapon-Mountable 31-Round Ammunition Can (Right or Left Feed), belt fed
Sights
Grenade Launcher: computerized with viewfinder

Machine Gun: fixed rear iron

The GP-25 series of Soviet-designed single-shot grenade launchers has seen widespread use since its adoption in the late 1970s.

The GP series of under-slung, single-shot, muzzle-loading 40mm grenade launchers was developed for the Soviet Army rifleman beginning in 1972. Work spanned into 1978 to which limited production ensued under the KBP Instrument Design Bureau brand label. The type was made compatible with the Kalashnikov "AK" family of assault weapons and intended to broaden the tactical reach of the Soviet infantryman considerably - matching the American M203-armed infantryman per step. The weapon was designed to fire a standard FRAG (FRAGmentation) grenade, smoke, tear gas, anti-riot baton and a specialized "bouncing" grenade and, as such, the GP family of launchers could be called upon to handle a variety of anti-personnel tasks with varying levels of lethality.

The GP was developed around a "High-Low Pressure System" in which to handle the resultant recoil effects of the launching 40mm projectile without the need of a rocket-based propulsion system. The system was devised by German engineers in the latter stages of World War 2 and subsequently adopted by the Soviets in the post-war world. Similarly, the Americans developed their M79 breech-loading 40mm single-shot grenade launcher along the same lines and these saw widespread use in the Vietnam War before being replaced by the underslung 40mm M203 series mated to the M16 assault rifle.

The Soviet single-shot 40mm grenade launcher first appeared in limited form under the designation of "BG-15" to which then the definitive "GP-25" production mark was unveiled. A modernized and simplified form, the "GP-30", has since been introduced which has more-or-less replaced the original aging GP-25 series. The original GP-25 fielded an overall weight of 3.3lbs and overall length of 12.7 inches while the updated GP-30 was made lighter and shorter at 3lbs with a 10.8 inch length. Both shared the same 4.7 inch barrel length and muzzle velocity was equal at 250 feet per second, largely in line with Western offerings. In the GP system, 40mm grenades are actuated by a percussion cap type base which ignites the grenade's propellant, forcing the projectile from the muzzle end of the barrel. The internal makeup of the launcher's barrel is rifled to promote a rotating stabilizing effect on the exiting grenade which allows for greater engagement ranges and some level of accuracy at range when compared to smoothbore barrel types. Construction of the GP family of grenade launchers is noted as very robust, allowing for a prolonged service life in the worst of battlefield conditions - very much a part of Soviet weapons design philosophy.

The GP-25/GP-30 followed conventional design wisdom by making use of the widely-accepted 40mm grenade projectile firing from a single-shot format. Unlike the American M79 and M203 launchers, however, the Soviet/Russian GP-25 / GP-30 was completed as a muzzle-loading weapon (as opposed to the American breech-loading approach). The basic design included a tubular barrel coupled with a short, slab-sided receiver-type assembly which integrated the trigger loop and pistol-type grip containing a thumbhole. The GP series fit under the handguard of AK-style weapon systems with the assault rifle body acting as the host system for the launcher, allowing the infantryman to fire the grenade launcher from the shoulder utilizing a traditional three-point hold.


The GP family of grenade launchers has seen widespread use around the globe, particularly in national armies whose political ties were once (or are still) aligned with the Soviet Union/Russia. Rebel fighters in the Middle East and Southern Asia have been known to favor the type when its availability was made possible. The GP launcher still maintains a presence in the modern Russian Army and has also been issued to forces of Georgia, Lithuania, North Korea, Pakistan, Ukraine and Vietnam. Georgia produces the type under license.
Specifications
Weight 1.5 kg (3.31 lb) (GP-25)
1.3 kg (2.9 lb) (GP-30)
1.4 kg (3.1 lb) (GP-34)[1]
Length 323 mm (12.7 in) (GP-25)
275 mm (10.8 in) (GP-30)
315 mm (12.4 in) (GP-34)[1]
Barrel length 120 mm (4.7 in)
Cartridge 40 mm caseless grenade
Caliber 40 mm
Action Single-shot
Rate of fire 20 rounds/min area suppression[1]
5–6 rounds/min aimed shots[1]
Muzzle velocity 76.5 m/s (251 ft/s)[1]
Effective firing range Sights adjustable 100 to 400 meters[1]
Feed system Muzzle loaded, single-shot
Sights Notched quadrant sight

Multiple chambers of the Hawk MM-1 allow an operator to lay down considerable firepower upon target positions.

During the Cold War decades, the automatic grenade launcher became a viable battlefield weapon system, replacing past reliance on rifle-launched grenade projectiles or squad-level field mortars. While most of the classic designs emerged from Milkor of South Africa, a few were also born in the Soviet Union and the United States. For the latter, one of the products became the Hawk MM-1 developed by Hawk Engineering Company. It was chambered for 40x46mm grenade projectiles, fired from a semi-automatic action, and fed from a 12-round rotating drum arrangement. The type is believed to have seen some military service with a few African forces and is rumored to have been operated by American special forces for a time.

The technical categorization of weapons such as the MM-1 is "Multiple Grenade Launcher" (MGL) due to their voluminous, repeat-fire nature as well as their relative portability. In the hands of an infantryman, such a weapon would replace a primary service rifle due to weight and size of the ammunition in use. Nevertheless, the lethality and firepower inherent in the MGL weapon system is a welcomed sight on modern battlefields where grenadiers can destroy light fortifications and vehicles, provide suppression fire, or dislodge dug-in enemy forces at range. Effective range (to a point target) for the MIM-1 was listed at 500 feet with a target area engagement range out to 1,150 feet. Chambered for the 40x46mm grenade - the same as featured in the Vietnam War-era M79 and the underslung M203 - the MM-1 could accept other grenade projectile rounds of the same caliber beyond the standard High-Explosive (HE) variety. Indeed, the weapon's roots were laid in a riot control tear gas-dispensing weapon of World War 2 vintage and not so much a weapon of war. The MM-1 was given some rifle-like qualities, particularly the stand-alone pistol grip at rear and the foregrip ahead of the cylinder.

Internally, the MM-1 was given a clockwork spring mechanism which was manually wound up during the reloading process. The weapon was of a break-action arrangement and opened at the rear to expose the awaiting cylinder chambers. The weapon's semi-automatic action was used to rotate the cylinder (to present a grenade projectile to the striker) when firing. The lengthy reloading process, coupled to the weapon's cumbersome nature, made it a limited-value system for many frontline armies of the day. Many powers elected to coupled a single-shot grenade launcher as an under-barrel installment with their existing assault rifles (as in the M203 with M16 assault rifle).
Specifications
Weight 5.7 kg unloaded
Length 635 mm
Caliber 40x46mm
Rate of fire semi-automatic
Effective firing range 150 m point targets, 350 m area targets
Feed system 12 round rotating-drum

 

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The Heckler & Koch HK AG36 single-shot grenade launcher is steadily replacing the well-entrenched American M203 series.



The 40mm single-shot, breech-loading Heckler & Koch HK AG36 ("Anbaugranatwerfer 36") was designed as a possible grenade-launching solution for the next possible American assault rifle. It was further developed and eventually adopted for use by the German Army to complement its HK G36 series of assault rifles which were themselves introduced in 1996. In decades prior, squad-level grenade launching was primarily limited to specialized "grenadier" units who were forced to carry a sidearm or second-line weapon as backup to their primary. During the latter half of the Cold War, several developments came to light in which grenade-launching systems could now be affixed to existing assault weapons with minor modification - the American 40mm M203 series being the prime example of this. The M203 was actually developed to replaced the hand-held, single-use M79 grenade launchers fielded during the Vietnam War. The AG36 was developed to fit this same role though, unlike its chief American competitor, the AG36 sports a fixed pistol grip and separate iron sights which allows the weapon to be used free of the assault rifle as needed.

Design of the AG36 is quit conventional for its given role. The weapon is chambered for the 40x46mm grenade and features a folding ladder sight offset to the left which allows for accurized ranged fire against "soft" targets. The firing action involves the insertion of a live 40mm grenade into the breech (the barrel assembly tilts open to the left side), closing the breech and actuating the integrated trigger unit; loading is manual and limited to single shots. Muzzle velocity is approximately 250 feet per second while overall weight is 3.3lbs (1.5kg). The AG36 can accept an optional shoulder stock which assists in operating the unit apart from the traditional assault rifle mounting. Additionally, optical accessories such as laser aimers can be affixed to the launcher which further broaden its tactical value in-the-field. Construction of the unit is in line with general HK practice of the time - lightweight polymers and reliable aluminum - which allow for a lightened overall load, especially when paired to an already-weighty assault rifle system. The AG36 features a general safety mode near the operating thumb area and can be brought to bear in seconds. The weapon is cleared to fire a High-Explosive (HE) grenade, a training grenade as well as crowd-controlling measures such as tear gas rounds and white phosphorous types. This provides the standard infantryman (or riot police) the tactical flexibility to address the situation with the proper projectile type. When paired with an assault rifle, the infantryman can now engage targets through several options.

The AG36 is designed as a universal 40mm grenade-launching solution and is not limited in its installation on the German G36 assault rifle. The AG36 can therefore be mounted on several major current-generation assault rifle weapons including the British L85 series, the American M16 and similar-class weapons. The grenade launcher has since been developed into several variants of note beyond its original German Army form. This includes the AG-C/EGLM ("Enhanced Grenade Launching Module") which is the L17A1 in the British Army. It has also been accepted into service with the United States Army as the M320, replacing the aged M203 series. The AG-NL is a version developed for Canadian Diemaco C7/C8 assault rifle/carbine systems which themselves are based on the American M16/M4 rifles/carbines. The British Army designates their AG36s as the L123A2 when paired with their L85A2 bullpup assault rifles.

Cartridge 40x46mm grenade
Action Breech-loaded, tilting barrel
Rate of fire Single-shot
Muzzle velocity 76 m/s (249 ft/s)
Feed system Manually loaded
Sights Folding ladder sight
150 mm (5.9 in) sight radius

 

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The M32 MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is a new United States Marine Corps (USMC) adoption of a repeat-fire, portable grenade launcher. The weapon was trialed with Marine units in Iraq and offers suppression of enemy positions through a spring-driven, non-removable, six-shot revolving cylinder capable of projecting 40mm-type grenades out to ranges of 400 yards. The procurement contract for the initial 200 units was handed to Milkor USA in 2005 and the weapons first fielded in 2006. The M32 is based on the patents of the excellent South African MGL-140 system designed and manufactured by Milkor Pty Ltd. The original MGL design was debuted in 1981 and accepted into service during 1983, going on to see widespread service (in varied forms) across the globe with over a dozen nations.

The M32 features an adjustable stock affixed to the rear of the receiver while the trigger unit is conventional. Sections of Picatinny rail are noted over the receiver and on all sides of the handguard. The massive cylinder sits ahead of the grip and trigger group with the barrel ahead. The twelve-inch-long barrel protrudes some ahead of the handguard and no muzzle accessories are featured. A forward grip can be added through the accessories rail under the handguard for frontal support of the unit. In this way, various optics and accuracy accessories can be applied to the handguard and receiver as required by the operator. The M2A1 reflex sight has been standardized on USMC M32s during trials.

The M32 is given the formal, long-form designation of "M32 Multiple Shot Grenade Launcher" and is abbreviated as "M32 MGL/MSGL" for this reason. US Special Forces (SOCOM) utilizes a slightly modified form of the M32 as the "Mark 14". These have been given an eight-inch barrel for compactness and reinforced components for use with a medium velocity grenade projectile.
Specifications
Weight 5.3 kg (11.68 lb)
Length 778 mm (30.6 in) stock extended / 565 mm (22.2 in) stock folded (MGL)
812 mm (32.0 in) stock extended / 711 mm (28.0 in) stock folded (MGL-140)
Barrel length 300 mm (11.8 in) (MGL)
Cartridge 40×46mm grenade
40×51mm grenade (SuperSix)
Action Double action
Rate of fire 3 rounds/sec (MGL) (rapid fire)
18-21 rounds/min (sustained)
Muzzle velocity 76 m/s (249 ft/s) (MGL)
Effective firing range 375 m
800 m (ERLP ammunition)
Maximum firing range 400 m
Feed system 6-round, revolving, swing out-type cylinder
Sights Armson OEG Collimator sight in quadrant, M2A1 reflex sight (M32)

 

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@Khafee @Zarvan
I think I should add Milkor in the above list but my all time favorite is US made M32...

What is your opinion?

 

[Khafee]

@Khafee @Zarvan
I think I should add Milkor in the above list but my all time favorite is US made M32...

What is your opinion?

Go for it

 

[Maarkhoor]

Milkor MGL

Specifications
Type: Grenade Launcher

Country of origin: South Africa

Caliber: 40x46mm

Capacity: 6-round cylinder

Fire Modes: Semi-automatic (Double-Action)

The Milkor Multiple Grenade Launcher, more commonly known as the MGL or the MGL-140, is a South African grenade launcher. It is currently in service with the South African Defense Force as the Y2, the US Marine Corps as the M32 Multi-shot Grenade Launcher and the USSOCOM as the Mk 14 Mod 0.

History
Designed in 1980 by Andries C. Piek, founder of Milkor, the MGL was originally a 12-shot weapon. This 12-shot behemoth was later developed into the famous six-shot grenade launcher that is commonly associated with the Milkor name. The MGL would later be accepted into service in the South African Defense Force as the Y2 in 1983. In 2005, the US Marine Corps would procure 200 MGLs and name them M32 Multi-shot Grenade Launchers. The MGL has been a commercial success, with over 50,000 made since 1983.

Design
The MGL is a six-shot cylinder-fed low-velocity grenade launcher with a double-action system. The barrel is made of steel and is progressively rifled. The MGL has an ambidextrous safety switch is located just above the pistol grip, and the weapon cannot accidentally discharge when dropped.

Loading the weapon requires the release of the cylinder axis pin and swinging the whole frame assembly out to the left or right. Grenades are then loaded into the cylinder one-by-one as the cylinder cannot be removed; as the cylinder is spring-tensioned, it needs to be wound counter-clockwise to put tension on the cylinder spring, or else the cylinder will not rotate and the MGL would not be able to fire off more than one grenade. The frame is then closed and the cylinder pin is reattached to complete the loading process. Pulling the trigger actuates the double-action striker mechanism to fire the MGL, with gas pressure from a piston unlocking the cylinder spring and allowing it to rotate the cylinder one notch until a round is aligned with the firing pin, after which the next round can be fired. The trigger can be pulled repeatedly if misfires occur.

The Y2 variant used by the South African Defense Force comes standard with an Armson Occluded Eye Gunsight, a collimator sight with one aiming post. The M32 variant used by the US Marine Corps comes standard with an M2A1 reflex sight, a reflex sight powered by AAA batteries with infrared settings to be used during nighttime operations.

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MGL Mk 1
An upgrade to the original MGL which simplified maintenance and other portions of the weapon.

MGL Mk 1S
Improved, shortened variant of the Mk 1 with a stainless steel body, conventional trigger unit and the addition of multiple Picatinny rails. Was sold in the US by Milkor USA under the name of MGL-105 until 2014, referring to its 105 mm (4.1 in) cylinder length.

MGL Mk 1L
Essentially the same as the Mk 1S except with a longer barrel. Was sold in the US by Milkor USA under the name of MGL-140 until 2014, referring to its 140 mm (5.5 in) cylinder length.

MGL MAR (Multiple Anti-Riot)
Identical to the MGL Mk 1L except chambered to fire 37/38mm less-lethal rounds.

SuperSix MRGL (Multiple Range Grenade Launcher)
Developed in 2012, the SuperSix is identical to the MGL Mk 1L except with a new recoil reduction system, new optics and strengthened construction among other changes and refinements.

M32A1
"Successor" to the MGL-105 and MGL-140. Has a 8 in (200 mm) barrel as opposed to a 12 in (300 mm) one, but has strengthened components; as such, it is just as heavy as its "predecessors", despite the shorter barrel length.