Milkor Ltd is still a privately owned South African company, internationally known for its 40mm MGL. Over the last twenty-eight years, Milkor has manufactured in excess of 50000 grenade launchers to law enforcement and military agencies in more than thirty states around the planet from less-lethal to deadly weapons.
It is however the 40mm MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) that made the Milkor name famous. Though many have since tried to copy the primary design, "There is still no substitute for the original" as the company's slogan so justly puts it.
Presently in production is the second generation MGL Mark 1 (which enhanced the capabilities of the legendary Y2), as well as the third generation MGL Mark 1S ( with 105mm chambers ), and MGL Mark 1L ( with longer chambers which can accommodate an even wider range of ammo including cargo rounds ). The Mark 1L is ideally designed to be used by armed forces where its extreme flexibility may can be used in a live combat or peacekeeping environment. The launcher cannot be accidentally discharged if dropped.
This weapon is a light, semi-automatic, low velocity, shoulder-fired forty mm grenade launcher with a six-round capacity and a progressively-rifled barrel. It involves the well-proven revolver principle that will deliver 40mm rounds to an effective range of 375m at a rapid firing rate of 6 rounds in 3 seconds. A variety of rounds such as HE, HEAT, HEDP, anti-riot baton, irritant or pyrotechnic can be employed ; the cylinder can be loaded or unloaded rapidly.
Milkor furnishes its MGLs with adjustable occluded eye gunsights (OEG) that has been designed to ascertain the range to establish the range to the target and can be instantly adjusted accordingly. It enables the user to extend the hit probability at ranges of at least 375 metres. The range quadrant is graduated in 25-metre increments, and the aim automatically compensates for drift.The occluded eye gunsight is a collimating sight providing a single targeting spot ; the firer sights with both eyes open with the effect the aiming spot is superimposed on the target, with both target and spot in sharp focus. The collimating sight contains a radio-luminous lamp which provides the spot contrast and which has a life of approximately 10 years.
New requirements lead to new innovations.The 40mm US-Mark four is a light-weight under-barrel Grenade Launcher with advance safety aspects which can be attached to any modern assault weapon.The 40mm US-Mark 4 may be used on any of the present mainline assault weapons such as the R4-Galil, M16, AK47, G3 and SG540 ( with minor adjustments ), therefore enabling the user with a 40mm Grenade Launch capacity together with a 7,62mm or 5,7mm. Recently ongoing developments and new lightweight materials led to the manufacturing of the 40mm US-Mark 4S, which weighs a superb 735g! This new weapon houses a specialized Picatinny interface with external Picatinny mounting, ideal for add-ons like laser lights or torches. Similarly it includes a clip-on/clip-off mechanism for the Picatinny assembly, a built in safety on the trigger and a mechanism that cocks the weapon mechanically when loading.
The new Stopper Mark two, and 37/38mm and 40mm Pistol Mark two shares logistics to the extent the application needed by the application required by the customer will determine which barrel should be fitted, ranging from 37/38 or 40mm smoothbore to the 40mm grooved deadly barrel. Stopper Mark 2 utilizes the same parts as the Pistol-family. The longer Stopper Mark two barrel offers longer distances and better accuracy. It also features a new butt-stock.
The Milkor solid-state Sight idea ( no moving parts), with embedded gradients and reticule, covered with shock-resistant material. Recoil and powerful handling of weaponry in a battlefield scenario can cause havoc with standard reflex and optical plant. Milkor developed a totally new sight which not only addresses these aspects but will also supply a separate scale on the same sight for the medium range grenade launchers (up to 800m. For more info visit tis site for
m-32 Milkor also now offers the new 40mm MRGL ( Medium Range Grenade Launcher ), a six shot launcher with improved firing mechanism, strengthened main frame, capable of firing medium range ammo that will reach up to 800m. This weapon is excellent for lightweight infantary fighting cars and security forces, fast attack Navy crafts and helicopter application with the recoil system.
MILKOR furthermore developed a vehicle and fixed mounting systems to accommodate their fresh product range, especially suited for mounting on any vehicles and structures. This new concept is excellent for battleships and patrol craft alike. The built -in recoil buffer system enables low interference on weapon systems, and it is perfectly fitted for ship and helicopter mountings as discussed above.
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