Brügger & Thomet GL-06
| GL-06 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Brügger & Thomet |
| Manufacturer | Brügger & Thomet |
| Variants | LL-06 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.05 kg (4.52 lb) |
| Length | 590 mm (23.2 in) stock extended / 385 mm (15.2 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 280 mm (11.0 in) |
| Width | 60 mm (2.4 in) stock extended / 95 mm (3.7 in) stock folded |
| Height | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
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| Caliber | 40x46mm grenade |
| Action | Break-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 85 m/s (279 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300 m |
| Feed system | Breech-loaded, single-shot |
| Sights |
Ghost ring iron sights 339 mm (13.3 in) sight radius |
The GL-06 grenade launcher is a stand-alone shoulder-firing 40 millimeter grenade launcher intended for military and police applications. The GL-06 was developed in response to a recent request from the police force of a leading European nation which sought to obtain a non-lethal weapon for anti-riot application with the particular need for pin-point accuracy at standoff ranges (beyond 40 meters for such scenarios) when firing impact rounds. The Thun-based Brügger & Thomet (B&T or B+T) company provided its client with both a weapon and a special round, with the added benefit of compatibility with a wide array of lethal and less-lethal ammunition produced in the 40 mm low-velocity class. The GL-06 is lighter and more compact than other stand-alone weapons of the same class (such as the US M79 or German HK 69), yet it is capable of great accuracy, tactical flexibility and has good ergonomics.
Design
The GL-06 is a dedicated stand-alone shoulder-firing weapon intended for military and police applications. A special dedicated "less lethal" version of GL-06 is produced as the LL-06. Although the LL-06 is a variation of the GL-06, the main difference is the color of the frame. Both weapons are fully capable of firing a complete range of 40mm x 46 munitions.
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