LG5 (QLU-11) Chinese 40mm Sniper Grenade Launcher
LG5
Grenade Launcher
Other
Basic Information
Name
LG5 (QLU-11) Chinese 40mm Sniper Grenade Launcher
Designation
LG5
Alternate Designation
LG5; QLU-11; QLU-131
Equipment Type
Grenade Launcher
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
The LG5 (QLU-11) Chinese 40mm Sniper Grenade Launcher is available in two versions. The first, known as LG5 grenade launcher, is an export-only variant sold through NORINCO Corporation and chambered for the NATO-standard 40mm high velocity grenades (40x53mm HV). The second version, known as QLU-11 grenade launcher, is produced for domestic use in China by the PLA, and is chambered for indigenous 35mm grenade ammunition (35x32SR).
Ground Specifications
Main Weapon
40 mm
Range
1.0 km
Variants
LG5
Export 40x53 mm version. Fires 40×53mm HV NATO grenades or 40x53mm BGJ-5 grenades.
QLU-11
Domestic 35x32 mm SR version. Fires 35x32mm SR grenades.
System
Alternate Designation
LG5; QLU-11; QLU-131
Type
Sniper Grenade Launcher
Caliber
40 mm
Manufacturer
Norinco
Action
Advanced primer ignition (API) blowback
Rate of Fire
Semi-automatic
Muzzle Velocity
320 m/s
Effective Firing Range
1,000 m
Feed System
Drum magazine:
4 or 15 rounds (40mm HV)
3, 5, or 7 rounds (35mm SR)
Sights
Y/MJL11-005 fire control sight system;
QMD-131 electro-optical daylight scope;
QMV-131 electro-optical night vision scope
Dimensions
Length
1,225 mm
Weight
12.9 kg on bipod; 23 kg on tripod
Ammunition
LG5
BGJ5
High-explosive, dual-purpose (HEDP) sniper grenade, 40×53mm
BGL3
High-explosive precision grenade, 40×53mm
BGL3A
Programmable airburst grenade, 40×53mm
BGH1
High-explosive incendiary grenade, 40×53mm
BGR1
Incendiary grenade, 40×53mm
BGS1
Training grenade, 40×53mm
QLU-11
Type 11
High speed precision cartridge, 35x32mm
Type 11
Programmable airburst cartridge, 35x32mm
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
L
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.23 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
12.9 kg
Operators (2)
China
Saudi Arabia
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