AG-C/GLM
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AG-C/EGLM | |
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Type | Grenade Launcher |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
Used by | United Kingdom |
Production history | |
Designer | Heckler & Koch |
Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
Specifications | |
Weight | 1.5 kg |
Length | 348 mm |
Barrel length | 280 mm |
Width | 89 mm |
Height | 205 mm |
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Cartridge | 40x46mm |
Action | Break-action |
Effective range | 140 m |
Maximum range | 400 m |
Feed system | Breech loaded, single shot |
Sights | Folding ladder and reflex sight |
The AG-C/EGLM is a single shot 40 mm grenade launcher that attaches to any AR-15 type rifle, including the HK416/17. It is manufactured by Heckler and Koch. EGLM stands for "Enhanced Grenade Launching Module". A stand-alone variant exists. The device attaches under the barrel and forward of the magazine. A separate sighting system is added to rifles fitted with the AG-C/EGLM, as the rifle's standard sights are not matched to the launcher. The AG-C/EGLM can fire high-explosive, smoke, illuminating, buckshot direct fire, CS gas, and training grenades.