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GRENADE LAUNCHER
AK-40GL

AK-40GL is a unique 40 mm grenade launcher that has been designed and manufactured to be used with the new generation and current infantry rifles comprising a rail under barrel, which are available in stock of the Turkish Military Forces. Light and ergonomic structure for ease of use and transport, the design for right and left-hand use (ambidextrous loading/unloading) makes it remarkable. AK-40GLX with double-action triggerand angle-adjustable stock has also been produced.

 

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

  • Light and ergonomic design for ease of use and transport
  • Unique design for right- and left-hand use (safety latch and double-sided loading)
  • In addition to the utilization by attaching to an infantry rifle, capability of using as a standalone grenade launcher gun comprising a telescopic stock
  • Double-sided indicator that shows whether the grenade launcher is loaded or unloaded
  • Mechanical sight system with night firing capacity and ability to be assembled on both sides
  • High wear resistant, hard chrome coated barrel with mid carbon alloy that provides long barrel life span
  • Picatinny rails on top and sides that allow various additional equipment

 

AK-40GLX DIFFERENCES

  • Double-action trigger system
  • Taking aim/ranging is easier thanks to the angle-adjustable telescopic stock system
  • 30 grams lighter when used standalone

Technicial Specifications

  • Operation

    Barrel moves forward when the buttons located on both sides of the barrel are depressed simultaneously and the gun is loaded manually by opening the action to the right or left side optionally.

  • Barrel Diameter

    40 mm

  • Barrel Length

    254 mm

  • Total Length Standalone (Telescopic Stock Open)

    700 mm

  • Total Length Standalone (Telescopic Stock Closed)

    610 mm

  • Total Length Attached to MPT-76 Rifle

    340 mm

  • Weight (Standalone - Empty)

    2510 gr

  • Weight (Attached to MPT-76 Rifle - Empty)

    1470 gr

  • Sight System

    100-400 m (100 m intervals)

  • Shooting Mode

    Single shot

  • Shooting Velocity

    5-6 rounds / minute

  • Muzzle Velocity

    Minimum 70 m/s

  • Effective Range

    400 m

  • Trigger Pull Force

    25-30 Newton

  • Cocking Force

    150-200 Newton

  • Barrel Life Span

    5000 rounds

  • Shooting Pattern

    Into 5m diameter at 200m

  • Type of Ammunition

    40x46 mm new and old generation low velocity (LV) ammunition of any type