MGL Mk. 1 South African 40mm Grenade Launcher
MGL Mk.1
Grenade Launcher
Other
Basic Information
Name
MGL Mk. 1 South African 40mm Grenade Launcher
Designation
MGL Mk.1
Alternate Designation
MGL Mk.1
Equipment Type
Grenade Launcher
Manufacturer
Milkor (Pty) Ltd
Date of Introduction
1983
Description
The MGL Mk. 1 South African 40mm Grenade Launcher is a lightweight 40 mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher (variations also fire 37/38mm) developed and manufactured in South Africa by Milkor (Pty) Ltd.
Ground Specifications
Main Weapon
40mm grenade launcher
Range
0.4 km
Variants
MGL Mk.1
Original production model. It is the only production variant made from aluminum.
MGL Mk.1S
Improved MGL Mk.1 made from stainless steel.
MGL-140
Radically improved MGL Mk.1S, with improved ergonomics, sights, and longer cylinder chambers allowing for longer grenades to be fired. This weapon can be identified by a much shorter barrel.
MGL Mk.1L
Alternate designation for the MGL-140.
M32 MGL
MGL-140 built under license in the US.
Mk.14
Shortened M32 with a 203 mm barrel, developed for use by USSOCOM.
MAR
Less-lethal version of the MGL-140 for crowd control purposes, in a 37 mm chambering.
SuperSix MRGL
Third generation MGL introduced in 2012, with numerous improvements.
M23A1 MSGL
US military designation for the SuperSix MRGL.
RBG-6
Croatian Army designation for the MGL-140.
Y2
Danish Army designation for the MGL Mk.1S. This was also at one time an alternative company designation for the MGL.
Granatkastargevär 90
Swedish Army designation for the MGL-140.
RGP-40
Polish grenade launcher based on the MGL-140.
System
Alternate Designation
MGL Mk.1
Type
Revolver Grenade Launcher
Caliber
40 mm
Manufacturer
Milkor (Pty) Ltd
Action
Double-action
Rate of Fire
3 rounds/sec (MGL) (rapid fire);
18-21 rounds/min (sustained)
Muzzle Velocity
75 m/s
Effective Firing Range
400 m
Maximum Firing Range
400 m
Feed System
6-round, revolver-type swing out cylinder
Sights
Armson OEG collimator sight in quadrant
Dimensions
Length, Stock Extended
778 mm
Length, Stock Folded
565 mm
Barrel Length
300 mm
Weight
5.3 kg
Ammunition
Type
Grenade
Caliber
40 mm
Cartridge
40×46mm grenade
Source
Details
Country of Origin
South Africa
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
5.3 kg
Operators (21)
United States
South Korea
Ukraine
Sweden
Turkey
India
Pakistan
Brazil
South Africa
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Central African Republic
Colombia
Croatia
Denmark
Georgia
Philippines
Rwanda
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
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