Milkor Ltd is still a privately held South African company, internationally known for its 40mm MGL. Over the last 28 years, Milkor has supplied in excess of 50000 grenade launchers to law enforcement and army agencies in more than 30 countries around the planet from less-lethal to deadly weapons.
It is however the 40mm MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher ) made the Milkor name famous.
Presently in production is the second generation MGL Mark one ( which enhanced the capacities of the legendary Y2), as well as the 3rd 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 launcher cannot be accidentally discharged if dropped.
This weapon is a light, semi-automatic, low velocity, shoulder-fired 40 mm grenade launcher with a six-round capacity and a progressively-rifled barrel. It exploits the well-proven revolver principle that can deliver 40mm rounds to an effective range of 375m at a quick firing rate of six rounds in 3 seconds. A selection of rounds such as HE, HEAT, HEDP, anti-riot baton, irritant or pyrotechnic may 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 identify the range to the target and can be instantly adjusted in an appropriate way. It enables the user to increase the hit probability at ranges of at least 375 metres. The range quadrant is graduated in 25-metre increments, and the target instantly compensates for drift.The occluded eye gunsight is a collimating sight providing a single aiming spot; the firer sights with both eyes open with the effect the targeting spot is superimposed on the target, with both target and spot in sharp focus. The collimating sight contains a radio-luminous lamp which supplies the spot contrast and that has a life of roughly ten years.
Recently ongoing developments and new lightweight materials led to the producing of the 40mm US-Mark 4S, which weighs a superb 735g! This new weapon houses a specialized Picatinny interface with external Picatinny mounting, superb for add-ons like laser lights or torches. Similarly it includes a clip-on/clip-off mechanism for the Picatinny assembly, an in-built safety on the trigger and a mechanism that cocks the weapon automatically when loading.
The new Stopper Mark 2, and 37/38mm and 40mm Pistol Mark two shares logistics to the extent the application needed by the customer will identify which barrel should be fitted, ranging from 37/38 or 40mm smoothbore to the 40mm grooved deadly barrel. Stopper Mark two utilizes the same parts as the Pistol-family... The longer Stopper Mark two barrel offers longer distances and better accuracy.
The Milkor solid state Sight concept (no moving parts ), with embedded gradients and reticule, covered with shock-resistant material. Recoil and powerful handling of weaponry in a battleground eventuality could cause havoc with standard reflex and optical plant. Milkor developed a completely new sight which not only addresses these aspects but will also offer a separate scale on the same sight for the medium range grenade launchers (up to 800m. For more info visit tis site for
Milkor MGL 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 can reach up to 800m. This weapon is excellent for lightweight infantary fighting automobiles and security forces, fast attack Navy crafts and copter application with the recoil system.
MILKOR additionally developed a vehicle and fixed mounting systems to accommodate their fresh product range, especially suited for mounting on any automobiles 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 ideally fitted for ship and copter mountings as mentioned above.
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