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40AGL


SPG-3


Overview


40AGL

A 40AGL 40mm automatic grenade launcher mounted on a Peruvian riverine craft.
Source: pedro_rafael @ www.militaryphotos.net - © copyright lies with original owner

Origin
Singapore
Type
Automatic grenade launcher
Entered service
Early 1990's
Status
In service
Development
1986 - 1989
Developer
Singapore
Production
1991 - present
Producer
Singapore - CIS, now ST Kinetics
Indonesia - PT Pindad
Designations
SPG-3 (Indonesian production)
Notable users
Singapore
Indonesia
Philippines

Description


Introduction

The 40AGL is an automatic grenade launcher of Singapore origin. It was not only developed for Singaporese use, export was one of the design motives. The name 40AGL stands for 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher. The 40AGL has similar dimensions and firepower as the US Mk 19 and German GMG.

Design

The 40AGL uses blowback operation with advanced primer ignition, a method used in the original US Mk 19 but omitted in later models. Belts are fed from left to right. Iron sights are optional and aiming is usually done by using an optical sight, an optical sight with laser range finder or night vision sight.

Firepower

The 40AGL fires 40x53mm high velocity grenades from disintegrating metal link belts. The 40AGL is a select fire weapon with a cyclic rate of fire of 350 rpm. The maximum range is 2.2 km, although the effective range is 1.5 km. The standard HEDP grenades have a lethal radius of 5 m, wounding radius of 15 m and will pierce the armor of most armored vehicles

Users

The 40AGL was first used by the Singapore armed forces in 1991. Additionally it has been widely exported. Since 1994 it is produced under license in Indonesia for several years.

Variants


40AGL

40AGL in use with Mexican marines.
Source: Homan05 - © public domain

40AGL

The 40AGL is an automatic grenade launcher that fires 40x53mm high velocity rounds. It comes in only one version but differs in what sights are fitted. The 40AGL may be fitted with two types of iron sights and various types of optical sight units. The 40AGL can be distinguished from other automatic grenade launchers by the triangular receiver.

Details


Facts 40AGL
General
Origin
Singapore
Type
Automatic grenade launcher
Caliber
Caliber
40x53mm NATO
Feed system
Belt feed
Barrel length
350 mm
Muzzle velocity
241 m/s
Operation
Action
Blowback with advanced primer ignition
Fire selector
0 - 1 - F
Rate of fire
350 rpm
Dimensions
Length
966 mm
Width
376 mm
Weight
33 kg (gun only)
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights, leaf sight
Optics
Optional

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Mk 19 MOD 3

The 40AGL was derived from the original Mk 19 design and has a similar performance.

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