DENEL PAW-20 "Neopup"
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| PAW-20 “Neopup” | |
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| Type | Grenade Launcher |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
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| Designer | Gemaco Elbree Pty Ltd |
| Manufacturer | Denel |
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| Cartridge | 20mm x 42mm point-detonating rounds |
| Action | Gas operated with a rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity | 300 m/s (984 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 300 - 400 m (328 – 437 yd) for single targets. 1000 m (1094 yd) for area targets (soldiers in a group.) |
| Feed system | 7-round box magazine |
| Sights | red-dot type collimating sight, but others available. |
The Denel PAW-20 or "Neopup" is a grenade launcher designed by Gemaco Elbree Pty Ltd and is marketed by South African military corporation Denel.
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The PAW-20 (Personal Assault Weapon) is a semi-automatic grenade launcher that fires a 20mm point detonating round. It holds up to 7 rounds in the box magazine, each having an effective range of 300-400 metres. Its main use is to attack soldiers close together or behind light cover. Because its only firing function is grenades, soldiers will also need to carry a Personal Defense Weapon or Carbine in conjunction with the grenade launcher.[1] The PAW-20 is in direct competition with the American XM-25.
There has been criticism concerning the ejection port of the weapon, due to the shells being ejected near the firer's face which produces obvious hazards for the firer.
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