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Milkor 40mm Mark-1L Multiple Grenade Launcher .

Date Published: 26th June 2009
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The Mark 1L is a light, shoulder fired 6-shot launcher with lengthened 140mm chambers as against the regular 105mm chambers of the Mark 1S. The additional 35mm chamber in this third generation launcher enables this weapon to fire an extended variety of ammunition for different applications. The max effective range of the MGL Mark 1L is 375 metres and its ammo can be fired in fast succession of six rounds in less than 3 seconds. The Mark 1L is a semi-automatic weapon designed with simplicity to supply formidable trustworthiness and efficiency.

The 40mm Mark-1L Multiple Grenade Launcher
The MGL Mark one L is ideally developed for use by military forces where its extreme versatility can be used in a live combat or peacekeeping environment. The MGL Mark 1L is capable of firing a good range of fatal and anti-riot ammo offering the bearer the facility to employ the use of rounds perfectly suited for the specific need, such as tear-gas and rubber baton rounds for crowd control, HE, HEDP, HEAP and flash-bang rounds for combat scenarios and many more.


The MGL Mark 1L enables the user to engage a diverse range of missions than possible with a standard 40mm MGL. The Mark one has developed mythical standing like the Ak-47 over the years for rugged, reliability in all situations. In use by armies from 39 countries around the globe. The Milkor MGL is a world proved winner, in delivering a superior product, appreciated by its owners. The large range of ammunition for the 40mm grenade caliber, enables it to fire all DODTI and NATO Standard 40x46mm ( low speed ) grenades. Amongst these options are HE, HEDP, AP, Thermobaric, HELLHOUND, HUNTIR ( High-AltitudeUnitNavigatedTacticalImagingRound ) IR Transmitter on a parachute

Specifications for MGL-MK1
Close Range is fifteen m
Effective Range is 150m

Long Range is 240m
Extreme Range is 400m
Rate Of Fire is 2 shots per second

Nearly all explosive 40mm ammo has got fuses which arm only after the grenade has safely passed the operator, (a distance of 15-31m, though some versions were produced with only 6m fuse for house-to-house combat) preventing unwanted 'accidents'. This setting can be changed however,, (still, be careful not to screw up ) .

The Milkor MGL-MK1 is a 6-shot semi-automatic grenade launcher. It provides the grenadier with bigger firepower, and is designed for light military units and riot police. It can shoot six shots in under 3 seconds, covering a 20m x 60m area with devastation. This weapon is equipped with a folding stock. The MGL is used all around the world.


For technical data please see brochure for MGL Mark 1L. Great MGL systems from #randurls[4
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