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Milkor ( Pty ) Ltd is still a privately owned South African company, internationally renowned for its 40mm MGL. Over the last twenty-eight years, Milkor has provided in excess of 50000 weapons to law enforcement and military agencies in more than thirty nations around the planet from less-lethal to deadly weapons.

It is however the 40mm MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher ) made the Milkor name famous. Though many have since tried to repeat the primary design, "There is still no replacement for the original" as the company's slogan so justly puts it.

Presently in production is the second generation MGL Mark one ( which enhanced the capabilities of the mythical Y2 ), as well as the third 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 Mark 1L is ideally designed for use by armed forces where its extreme versatility can can be used in a live combat or peacekeeping environment. The launcher cannot be accidentally discharged if dropped.

This weapon is a light, semi-automatic, low speed, shoulder-fired 40 mm grenade launcher with a six-round capacity and a progressively-rifled barrel. It uses the well-proven revolver principle that will deliver 40mm rounds to an effectual range of 375m at a quick firing rate of 6 rounds in 3 seconds. A selection of rounds such as HE, HEAT, HEDP, anti-riot rod, irritant or pyrotechnic can be employed ; the cylinder can be loaded or unloaded rapidly.

Milkor furnishes its MGLs with adjustable occluded eye gunsights ( OEG ) which has been designed in order to identify the range to the target and can be straight away adjusted accordingly. It enables the user to extend the hit chance at ranges of at least 375 metres. The range quadrant is graduated in 25-metre increments, and the aim automatically 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 aiming spot is superimposed on the target, with both target and spot in pointy focus. The collimating sight encompasses a radio-luminous lamp which supplies the spot contrast and that has a life of approximately 10 years.

New wants lead to new innovations.The 40mm US-Mark 4 is a light-weight under-barrel Grenade Launcher with advance safety aspects which can be attached to any modern attack weapon.The 40mm US-Mark 4 may be used on any of the present mainline attack weapons such as the R4-Galil, M16, AK47, G3 and SG540 ( with minor adjustments), thus enabling the user with a 40mm Grenade Launch capability in conjunction with a 7,62mm or 5,7mm. Recently ongoing developments and new light-weight materials led to the manufacturing of the 40mm US-Mark 4S, which weighs a superb 735g! This new weapon accommodates a specialised Picatinny interface with external Picatinny mounting, superb for add-ons like laser lights or torches. Similarly it has a clip-on/clip-off mechanism for the Picatinny assembly, a built-in safety on the trigger and a mechanism that cocks the weapon mechanically when loading.

The new Stopper Mark two, and 37/38mm and 40mm Pistol Mark two shares logistics to the extent the application needed by the application required by the customer will determine which barrel should be fitted, starting from 37/38 or 40mm smoothbore to the 40mm grooved deadly barrel. Stopper Mark two uses the same parts as the Pistol-family. The longer Stopper Mark two barrel offers longer distances and better accuracy. It also has a new butt-stock.

The Milkor solid-state Sight idea ( 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 totally new sight which not only addresses these aspects but will also supply a separate scale on the same sight for the medium range grenade launchers (up to 800m. For more info visit tis site for milkor usa

Milkor also now offers the new 40mm MRGL ( Medium Range Grenade Launcher), a six shot launcher with improved firing mechanism, buttressed main frame, capable of firing medium range ammo that will reach up to 800m. This weapon is good for lightweight infantary fighting cars 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 new release range, particularly suited for mounting on any cars 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 helicopter mountings as mentioned above.

For technical info please see brochure for MGL Mark 1L. Great MGL systems from milkor usa Read more about these at Milkor and get the full details.

Milkor Ltd is still a privately held South African company, internationally renowned for its 40mm Multiple Grenade Launchers. Over the last twenty-eight years, Milkor has provided higher than fifty thousand grenade launchers to law enforcement and military agencies in more than thirty states around the globe from less-lethal to lethal weapons.

It is however the 40mm MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) that made the Milkor name famous. Though many have since tried to copy the primary design, "There is still no replacement for the original" as the organization's slogan so justly puts it.

Presently in production is the second generation MGL Mark one ( which enhanced the capabilities 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 payload rounds). The Mark 1L is ideally designed to be used by armed forces where its extreme versatility can be used in a live combat or peacekeeping environment. The launcher can't be incidentally 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 utilises a well-proven revolver principle that will deliver 40mm rounds to an efficient range of 375m at a fast firing rate of 6 rounds in three seconds. A variety of rounds like HE, HEAT, HEDP, anti-riot rod, irritant or pyrotechnic may be used; the cylinder can be loaded or unloaded rapidly.

Milkor furnishes its MGLs with adjustable occluded eye gunsights (OEG) that has been designed in order to determine the range to the target and can be straight away adjusted in an appropriate way. It enables the appropriate way. It enables the hit probability at ranges of up to 375 metres. The range quadrant is graduated in 25-metre increments, and the aim automatically compensates for drift.The occluded eye gunsight is a collimating sight providing a single targeting spot ; the firer sights with both eyes open with the effect that the aiming spot is superimposed on the target, with both target and spot in sharp focus. The collimating sight encompasses a radio-luminous lamp which supplies the spot contrast and which has a life of approximately 10 years.

New requirements lead to new innovations.The 40mm US-Mark four is a light-weight under-barrel Grenade Launcher with advance safety aspects which can be attached to any modern assault weapon.The 40mm US-Mark four can be used on any of the present mainline assault weapons like the R4-Galil, M16, AK47, G3 and SG540 ( with minor adjustments ), therefore enabling the user with a 40mm Grenade Launch capacity together with a 7,62mm or 5,7mm. Recently ongoing developments and new light-weight materials led to the manufacturing of the 40mm US-Mark 4S, which weighs a superb 735g! This new weapon accommodates a specialized Picatinny interface with external Picatinny mounting, ideal 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 mechanically when loading.

The new Stopper Mark two, and 37/38mm and 40mm Pistol Mark two shares logistics to the extent the application needed by the customer will determine which barrel should be fitted, from 37/38 or 40mm smoothbore to the 40mm grooved lethal barrel. Stopper Mark two uses the same parts as the Pistol-family... The longer Stopper Mark two barrel offers longer distances and better accuracy. It also has a new butt-stock.

The Milkor solid-state Sight idea ( no moving parts ), with embedded gradients and reticule, covered with shock-resistant material. Recoil and powerful handling of weaponry in a battleground eventuality may cause havoc with standard reflex and optical kit. Milkor developed a fully new sight which not only addresses these aspects but will also supply a separate scale on the same sight for the medium range grenade launchers ( up to 800m. For more info visit tis site for multi-shot grenade launcher

Milkor also now offers the new 40mm MRGL ( Medium Range Grenade Launcher ), a 6 shot launcher with improved firing mechanism, strengthened main frame, capable of firing medium range ammo that will reach up to 800m. This weapon is good for lightweight infantary fighting cars and security forces, fast attack Navy crafts and chopper application with the recoil system.

MILKOR furthermore developed a vehicle and fixed mounting systems to accommodate their new product range, particularly suited for mounting on any cars and structures. This new concept is perfect for warships and patrol craft alike. The built -in recoil buffer system enables low interference on weapon systems, and it is ideally fitted for boat and helicopter mountings as discussed above.

For technical info please see leaflet for MGL Mark 1L. Great MGL systems from multi-shot grenade launcher Read more about these at Milkor and get the full details.

Milkor (Pty) Ltd is still a privately owned South African company, internationally renowned for its 40mm MGL. Over the last 28 years, Milkor has supplied in excess of 50000 grenade launchers to law enforcement and military agencies in more than 30 countries around the globe from less-lethal to deadly weapons.

Constant research, development and innovation keep Milkor at the leading edge on both its 37/38 as well as 40mm niche. Since 1982 the easy and reliable 37/38 mm Stopper Anti-Riot Gun has been in service and is still being produced by Milkor. It's a light-weight smooth bore weapon engineered to give ideal performance with a selection of 37 mm anti-riot ammo, like baton rounds, tear gas compounds, different colored signal- and illuminating rounds. It's a conventional single-shot, break-open, breech-loaded weapon with single action firing mechanism. As a riot weapon the 37mm Stopper can be fired from the shoulder or hip. It's a limited lethality weapon that can be used effectively both inside and outside with minimal damage to staff and property. Read more about these at MGL and get the full details.

About twenty years back the need for an Anti Riot Pistol was related by the Correctional Services due to space limitations in Jails . Hence the 37/38 mm Anti Riot Pistol was developed and it is presently still in use in the South African Jail Services. It uses the same ammo and has the same capabilities as the 37/38mm Stopper in a more compact form for use in proscribed spaces. More information on this from. For technical data please see brochure for MGL Mark 1L. Great MGL systems from milkor mgl

The Mark 1L is a light, shoulder fired six-shot grenade launcher with extended 140mm chambers as opposed to the regular 105mm chambers of the Mark 1S. The additional longer chamber area in this third generation launcher enables this gun to launch an extended variety of ammunition for different applications. The maximum effective range of the MGL Mark 1L is 375 metres and its rounds can be fired in quick succession of 6 rounds in less than 3 seconds. The Mark 1L is a semi-automatic weapon built with simplicity to offer uncompromising reliability and efficiency.

The 40mm Mark-1L Multiple Grenade Launcher
The MGL Mark one L is ideally developed for use by armed forces where its acute flexibility may be employed in a live combat or peacekeeping environment. The MGL Mark 1L is able to fire a large range of fatal and anti-riot ammo offering the operator the ability to apply the use of rounds ideally suited for the categorical need, such as tear-gas and rubber baton rounds for crowd control, HE, HEDP, HEAP and flash-bang rounds for combat scenarios etc. read more about these at multi-range grenade launcher and get the full details.

The MGL Mark 1L enables the user to attack a wider range of targets than possible with a standard 40mm MGL. The Mark one has developed legendary status like the Ak-47 over time for craggy, trustworthiness in all conditions. In use by militaries from 39 states round the planet. The Milkor MGL is a world proven winner, in delivering a better product, appreciated by its operators. The giant range of ammunition for the 40mm grenade format, enables it to launch all DODTI and NATO Standard 40x46mm ( low speed ) grenades. Amongst these options are HE, HEDP, AP, Thermobaric, HELLHOUND, HUNTIR ( High-AltitudeUnitNavigatedTacticalImagingRound ) IR Transmitter on a parachute

Specs for MGL-MK1
Close Range is 15 m
Effective Range is 150m
Long Range is 240m
Extreme Range is 400m
ROF is 2 shots per second

Nearly all explosive 40mm ammo possesses fuzes which activate only after the grenade has safely cleared the operator, (a distance of 15-31m, though some of them were produced with only 7m clearance for house-to-house combat ) forestalling undesired 'accidents'. This feature can be changed however,, ( still, take care not to screw up.

The Milkor MGL-MK1 is a six-shot semi-automatic grenade launcher. It provides the grenadier with bigger firepower, and is reserved for light army units and riot control. It can fire 6 shots in under 3 seconds, covering a 20m x 60m area with devastation. This weapon is equipped with a folding stock. The MGL is employed all around the world.

For technical data please see brochure for MGL Mark 1L. Great MGL systems from multi grenade launcher

US Naval budget for Programmable 40mm Grenades
The US Navy Warfare Center in Crane, Indianca has awarded NAMMO Raufoss AS Medium & Large Caliber Division in Raufoss, Norway a big million fixed price contract for 40k rounds of MK 285 40mm hi-tech pre-fragmented, high explosive ammo. The NAMMO AS 40mm PPHE ammo implements an electronically adjustable time fuze ( Mk438 ), that has both point detonating and self-destruct functions. The programming allows the round to be fired from an automatic grenade launcher and detonate to hit targets hidden out of sight, on rooftops, behind corners, inside buildings or in ditchs, etc. Work will be done in Raufoss, Norway, and is anticipated to be complete by November 2007. The contract was not competitively procured.

NAMMO was recently taken over by Patria Oyj of Finland, though it also remains partially owned by the Norwegian government. In addition to 40mm grenades, the firm also manufactures specialty sniper ammo for US departments.

$39M for 1.5M 40mm Training Grenades
The grenade machine gun was invented to provide area-intense infantry fire-power that could cut down enemy infantry with fragmentation bursts from multiple 40mm grenades. The Saco/GD Mk19 is one of the world's most common GMGs, and events in Afghanistan et. Al. are setting these weapons very desirable No gun can be effective without proper training, however - that leads to the problem of how one does live training involving a GMG? These are very suitable for MGL-140, M-32 and MGL-105 weapons made by Grenade Launcher

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Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, conducting business as Niederlassung NICO Trittau in Trittau, Germany, just received $39 million for delivery order 0003 under a previously awarded firm-fixed indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-06-D-1027) for the production of 1,496,000 40mm MK281 Mod zero Practice Cartridges, and accompanying non-recurring costs. The MK 281 is a coaching cartridge composed of 32 rounds joined in a belt for use in the Mk19 Grenade Machine Gun. On impact with the ground, the cartridges expel a non-toxic orange dye that is visible up tiny of 1,200 meters in normal daylight conditions, and a chemiluminescent insert that is visible up to 500 meters in darkness ( particularly with night vision goggles).

Work will be performed Trittau, Germany, is work is anticipated to be completed by September 2008. The Sea Corps Systems Command, Program Boss for ammo in Quantico, VA issued the contract. Milkor manufactures reliable Grenade Launcher weapons.