Heckler & Koch GMG
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The GMG (Granatmaschinengewehr or "grenade machine gun") is an automatic grenade launcher developed by Heckler & Koch for the German Army. It is also often referred to as GMW or GraMaWa (Granatmaschinenwaffe).[1]
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GMG | |
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Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
In service | 1990s–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
Production history | |
Designed | 1992-1995 |
Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
Produced | 1996-Present[citation needed] |
Variants | GMW |
Specifications | |
Mass | 28.8 kg Gun, 10.7 kg tripod and 8 kg softmount. |
Length | 1090 mm |
Barrel length | 415 mm |
Width | 226 mm (without ammunition box) |
Height | 208 mm |
Cartridge | 40x53 mm |
Action | API Blowback |
Rate of fire | 340 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 241 m/s |
Effective firing range | 1500 m |
Maximum firing range | 2200 m |
Feed system | 32-round disintegrating, closed-link belt |
Sights | Reflex sight and back-up leaf sight |
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