BGP 40 mm
BGP 40 mm Underbarrel Grenade Launcher
Single-shot 40 mm underbarrel grenade launcher for direct fire from 50 to 350 m and indirect fire from 200 to 300 m.
Also written: 40, 40 mm NATO standard
Specification
| Calibre | 40 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight of weapon | 1.5 kg |
| Total length | 323 mm |
| Barrel length | 120 mm |
| Type of fire | Single shot |
| Sight division for direct aiming | 50-400 m |
| Sight division for indirect aiming | 200-350 m |
| Ammunition | HE, HEAT, incendiary, smoke and practice grenades |
| Barrel | Chrome plated interior |
| Versions | BGP 40 mm for M21 A, M21 S, M70 B3 and M70 AB3; BGP 40 mm M70 for M70 B1 and M70 AB2 |
| Safety | Design prevents firing when not mounted on the rifle |
| Set contents | Carrying bag for 10 grenades, rubber buffer for the rifle stock |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.