ARDE 40 mm under barrel grenade launcher
| Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, 40mm | |
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| Type | Grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2010–present[1] |
| Used by | Indian Army |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Armament Research and Development Establishment[1] |
| Designed | 2010 |
| Manufacturer | Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (unloaded) |
| Length | 450mm |
| Barrel length | 350mm |
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| Cartridge | 40x46mm |
| Action | Single shot, Pump Action |
| Rate of fire | 5 to 7 round/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 250 ft/s (76 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 28-400m |
| Maximum firing range | 400m |
| Feed system | Breech Loading |
| Sights |
Various sights developed by ARDE for the launcher:
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The 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, is a single shot grenade launcher developed by ARDE and Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli[1] for use with the INSAS and AK-47 rifles used by the Indian Army. Stand alone versions of the grenade launcher exist.[2]
Design
The 40mm UBGL can be attached to Indian INSAS and AK-47 rifles, and has a 3-point attachment for rigidity. The UBGL has an in-built safety to prevent accidental firing. The trigger system is located on the side of the barrel, allowing the soldier to fire both the rifle and grenade launcher without having to change his firing posture.[2] Its maximum range is 400 meters.[3]
The weapon uses a simple ladder sight mechanism, similar to the GP-25. It also has tritium illuminated sights for night firing. The ammunition fired by the UBGL, is similar to the Milkor MGL used by the Indian Army, allowing for standardisation.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Bulk Production Clearance for 40mm UBGL" (PDF). DRDO. August 2010. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-09-22. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
- 1 2 3 4 "Under Barrel Grenade Launcher 40 mm". Ordnance Factories Board. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-10-06. Retrieved 2015-10-05.