LG5 (QLU-11) Chinese 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
LG5
Grenade Launcher
Other
Basic Information
Name
LG5 (QLU-11) Chinese 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
Designation
LG5
Alternate Designation
LG5; QLU-11
Equipment Type
Grenade Launcher
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
The LG5 (QLU-11) Chinese 40mm Grenade Launcher is a shoulder-fired, semi-automatic grenade launcher.
Ground Specifications
Main Weapon
40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
Range
2.2 km
Variants
LG5s
The LG5s version is the standard LG5 grenade launcher mounted on a substantial height‐adjustable tripod.
System
Alternate Designation
LG5; QLU-11
Type
Automatic Grenade Launcher
Caliber
40 mm
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Action
INA
Maximum Effective Firing Range
point targets 1000 meters, area targets 2200 meters
Minimum Dispersion Radius (Center of 3rd Impact) 600 m
R100 ≤ 1.0 m
Minimum Dispersion Radius (Center of 3rd Impact) 800 m
R100 ≤ 1.2 m
Magazine
4 Rounds
Sights
The LG5s is offered with the OS14 daylight optic, which includes a ballistic computer. Other electro-optical systems can be mounted to the receiver's MIL-STD-1913 rail.
Dimensions
Length
1,225 mm
Barrel Length
INA
Weight, Empty
12.9 kg
Ammunition
Type
Grenade
Caliber
40 mm
Cartridge
40 × 53 mm HV (LG5) or 35 × 32 mm SR (QLU-11) rounds.
Basic Load
INA
Note
Although the LG5 is designed to fire all internationally available 40 × 53 mm HV grenades, the LG5 is primarily designed for use with the Chinese‐designed BGJ5 High‐Explosive Dual‐Purpose (HEDP) round.
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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