40 mm grenade machine gun (GMG)

Description

It fires 40 mm grenades at a rate of 340 rounds per minute. It is belt-fed and can be loaded from either side, making it easy to mount on platform, with a variety of day and night sights available. It can be used for most medium range infantry support situations. It is an automatic grenade launcher with a massive internal breech. It fires from an open bolt which can be fed from the left or right side. The weapon is handled by a two man crew .It is capable of single-shot or burst firing. ModelNA40Hoor ol AzimCaliber (mm)40x5340x53Muzzle Velocity (HV) (m/s)240240Firing rate (rds. /min)300-350300-350Max. Range (m)22002200Effective Range (m)15001500No. of Rifles24, right hand24, right handElevation-5˚ to +26˚-5˚ to +26˚Weight of weapon (kg)~30~30Weight of weapon (with tripod) (kg)~68~50Operating mechanismGas-Operated open boltGas-Operated open bolt – direct feeding systemType of AmmunitionTP, HE, HEDP, HC,TBTP, HE, HEDP, HC,TBAccuracy life (rounds)50005000