40 mm Multi-shot Grenade Launcher - revolver type MSGL
The Breech-block is driven by a coil spring.Loading of the Launcher is performed by the muzzle of each barrel and rotation of the barrel block for next barrel loading tights the coil spring.
The trigger-firing mechanism is of the self-cocking type.Rotation of the barrels by one step is made after releasing the trigger lever. Under the action of the coil spring the barrels block and the breech block rotate per one step and are fixed by the lock of the barrels block.For convenient holding of the Launcher at firing are used a telescopic metal butt stock with inbuilt spring shock absorber and rubber back plate.For sighting is used the foresight adjustable in height and aside and movable sight with slots for firing every 50 m from 100 m to 400 m.The over all length of the round fired from MSGL should be not more than 114 mm.
Set comprises:
- block of 6 barrels,
- body with breech-block and sighting devices,
- housing with trigger-firing mechanism and handle,
- butt-stock with shock absorber and butt plate,
- front shield,
- stock.
Technical Characteristics:
Calibre, mm |
40 |
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Ammunition |
all types 40 mm low velocity caseless grenades with length up to 114 mm |
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Fire mode |
discounted, single shots |
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Rate of fire, rounds/min |
>12 |
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Muzzle velocity, m/s |
76 |
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Sighting range, m |
up to 400 |
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Length, mm |
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- in firing position |
525 |
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- in travelling position |
388 |
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Weight, kg |
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- loaded |
7.8 |
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- empty |
6.3 |
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Resource, rounds |
up to 1 000 |
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Butt plate with sling, pc |
1 |
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Bag for launcher, pc |
1 |
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Bag for grenades, pc |
1 |
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