40 MM MULTI GRENADE LAUNCHER (MGL)

An ideal weapon to be deployed in counter insurgency and low intensity conflict operations.
Fires amonunition common with UBGL

Can be deployed in built up areas as well as jungle terrain.

High rate of fire and ability to handle ranges beyond the reach of hand grenades and rifle grenades

Can be used in a pinpoint role at range up to 150 meters.

Shoulder fired, Semi automatic for widely standardized 40 mm x 46 mm low velocity family of grenades

SPECIFICATION :

Calibre	40 mm
Length Butt unfolded	778 mm
Length Butt folded	565 mm
Mass (unloaded)	5.3 kg
Barrel length	300 mm
Maximum rate of fire	3 rounds/sec
Practical rate of fire	18 rounds/min
Minimum range	30 meters
Maximum effective range	375 meters

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