EAGLE grenade launcher

The EAGLE is a grenade launcher of Canadian origin.^[1] The weapon is chambered in the 40mm round and is a grenade launcher attachment. A MIL-STD rail is required for attachment. It can be used on the C7/M16, C8/M4 series rifles/carbines or as a stand-alone weapon. It is designed with ambidextrous operation in mind^[2], allowing for the sight mount, sling attachment point, and side-opening feed to be switched to either the left or right side of the weapon.

EAGLE
Type	Grenade launcher
Place of origin	Canada
Production history
Manufacturer	Colt Canada
Specifications
Mass	2.14 kg (4.7 lb) Basic
Length	30.5 cm (12.0 in) Unit 60.4 cm (23.8 in) extended 52.0 cm (20.5 in) retracted
Barrel length	21.9 cm (8.6 in) Standard 2.54 kg (5.6 lb) Optional 123 cm (48 in)
Width	7.4 cm (2.9 in)
Height	19.0 cm (7.5 in) with Buttstock 16.9 cm (6.7 in)
Cartridge	40×46mm
Caliber	40 x 46mm Low Velocity
Barrels	Single-barreled
Action	Single shot with double action trigger
Feed system	Single side feed
Sights	Direct fire iron sights / Tilt-up ladder 100 - 400m

See also

• M203 grenade launcher – (United States)
• M79 grenade launcher – (United States)
• HK69 grenade launcher – (West Germany, Germany)
• B&T GL-06 Grenade Launcher – (Switzerland)
• Fort-600 grenade launcher – (Ukraine)
• RGM-40 grenade launcher – (Russia)