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QLG-10A (Type 10A) Chinese 35mm Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher

QLG-10A

Grenade Launcher
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QLG-10A (Type 10A) Chinese 35mm Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher
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Basic Information
Name
QLG-10A (Type 10A) Chinese 35mm Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher
Designation
QLG-10A
Alternate Designation
QLG-10A; Type 10A
Equipment Type
Grenade Launcher
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2010
Description

The QLG-10A (Type 10A) Chinese 35mm Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher features a redesigned firing mechanism located at the rear of the barrel assembly that fits under the fore‐end with a loop‐type trigger, which sits directly under the host weapon trigger‐guard.

Ground Specifications
Main Weapon 35mm Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher
Range 0.2 km
Variants
QLG-10 The QLG-10 Chinese 35mm Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher was designed to be mounted on China's QBZ-95 assault rifle. It is modeled after Russian under-barrel grenade launchers such as the GP-25, GP-30 and GP-34.
System
Alternate Designation QLG-10A; Type 10A
Type Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher
Caliber 35 mm
Manufacturer INA
Muzzle Velocity 78 m/s
Rate of Fire 4 - 5 rpm
Maximum Effective Firing Range 200 m
Sighting Range 400 m
Sighting The QLG-10A features a tangent elevation scale to which is also attached an optical aiming device, and as both launchers are intended to be fired by a right‐handed firer, the mechanical and optical sight are located on top of and to the left of the host weapon.
Dimensions
Length 310 mm
Weight 1.50 kg
Ammunition
Type Grenade
Caliber 35 mm
Cartridge 35 x 310 mm
Basic Load INA
Note The QLG-10 (Type 10) Chinese 35mm Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher uses DFS-10 ceaseless high explosive fragmentation grenades. Though most likely more types of grenades, including training and smoke are available for this weapon. These are modeled after the Russian VOG-25 grenades but are smaller and lighter.
Image Sources
Notes https://www.militarytoday.com/firearms/qlg_10a.htm;
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Land
Land
Filter Label
Q
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.31 m
Width
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Height
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Weight
1.5 kg
Operators (1)
China
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