![]() The spring-driven cylinder rotates automatically while firing, but it must be wound back up after every reloading.Ī Malaysian PASKAU airman equipped with a Milkor M32 MGL fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight. ![]() The MGL is a low-velocity, shoulder-fired 40 mm grenade launcher with a six-round spring-driven revolver-style magazine capable of accepting most 40×46mm grenades. ![]() A newly patented modification allows the MGL to fire less lethal (very low pressure) rounds.ĭesign Operating mechanism Although intended primarily for offensive and defensive use with high-explosive rounds, with appropriate ammunition the launcher is suitable for anti-riot and other security operations. The cylinder can be loaded or unloaded rapidly to maintain a high rate of fire. It uses the well-proven revolver principle to achieve a high rate of accurate fire which can be rapidly brought to bear on a target.Ī variety of rounds such as HE, HEAT, anti-riot baton, irritant, and pyrotechnic can be loaded, then fired as fast as the trigger can be pulled. The MGL is designed to be simple, rugged, and reliable. The MGL is a multiple-shot weapon, intended to significantly increase a small squad's firepower when compared to traditional single-shot grenade launchers like the M203. Total production since 1983 has been more than 50,000 units. After its introduction in 1983, the MGL was gradually adopted by the armed forces and law enforcement organizations of over 50 countries. The MGL was then officially accepted into service with the SADF as the Y2. The MGL was demonstrated as a concept to the South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1981. ![]() The Milkor MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is a lightweight 40 mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher (variations also fire 37/38mm) developed and manufactured in South Africa by Milkor (Pty) Ltd. Central African Republic Civil War (2012–present)ħ78 mm (30.6 in) stock extended, 565 mm (22.2 in) stock folded (MGL)Ĩ12 mm (32.0 in) stock extended, 711 mm (28.0 in) stock folded (MGL-140)Ħ-round, revolver-type swing out cylinderĪrmson OEG collimator sight in quadrant (MGL) ![]()
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