Heckler & Koch AG-C/EGLM
AG-C/EGLM | |
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Standalone AG-C/EGLM | |
Type | Grenade Launcher |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Designer | Heckler & Koch |
Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
Variants | AG-NL, M320, HK269 |
Specifications | |
Weight | 1.5 kg (3.31 lb) |
Length | 348 mm (13.7 in) |
Barrel length | 280 mm (11.0 in) |
Width | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
Height | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
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Cartridge | 40x46mm |
Action | Break-action |
Maximum firing range | 400 m |
Feed system | Breech-loaded, single shot |
Sights | Folding ladder sight |
The AG-C/EGLM is a single shot 40 mm grenade launcher that attaches to AR-15-type rifles, including the HK416/17. It is manufactured by Heckler and Koch and is derived from the AG36. 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.
Users
- Netherlands - Use the AG-NL variant designed for Diemaco C7 and C8 rifles and has the designation UGL.
- United Kingdom - AG-C under the designation L17A1 (for use with the C8SFW/L119A1 carbine) and AG-SA80 under the designation L123A3 (for use with the SA80/L85 rifle).[1]
- Poland - AG-HK416 on HK416 within Wojska Specjalne.
- Canada
- Norway - Used on HK416 and Diemaco SFW
- Mexico[2]
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