Increasingly, armed forces worldwide require a universal fire support system to combat ground targets. In the past, armies have depended on heavy machine guns or light mortars, but neither is ideal. Machine gun ammunition provides no fragmentation effect and is largely ineffective against advanced, armour-protected APCs and battle tanks. on the other hand, mortars have relatively slow rates of fire. But there is a solution: the Heckler & Koch 40mm x 53 Grenade Machine Gun.
The Heckler & Koch GMG offers the best of both world, the machine gun's flexibility, high rate of fire and direct target engagement, coupled with the fragmentation effect of mortar ammunition - and the ability to use armour-piercing natures. The system can be used on the tripod or can be readily fitted to vehicles, patrol boats or helicopters. Its firepower, accuracy and ease of use, as well as its outstanding safety features, make it the first choice for ground target engagement.
Acclaimed as the technologically superior automatic grenade launcher, the GMG is designed and built by Heckler & Koch. H & K weapons are specified by customers worldwide - including many elite forces who recognize H & K's ability to meet exacting standards at every stage of design, production and in service support.
Technical Data |
| Caliber: |
40 mm x 53 |
| Modes of Fire: |
Single fire/sustained fire |
Sight Systems: |
Optional |
Width: |
140 mm (226 mm max) |
Height: |
210 mm |
| Weight: |
29 kg |
| Length: |
1180 mm |
| Gun Cradle: |
10.9 kg |
| Tripod: |
15 kg |
| Belt Box: |
20 kg |
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