Specifications - Milkor MGL
Summary
The Milkor MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is a lightweight 40 mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher (variations also fire 37/38mm) developed and manufactured in South Africa by Milkor (Pty) Ltd. The MGL was demonstrated as a concept to the South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1981. The MGL was then officially accepted into service with the SADF as the Y2. After its introduction in 1983, the MGL was gradually adopted by the armed forces and law enforcement organizations of over 50 countries. Total production since 1983 has been more than 50,000 units.
Personal Arms
| Caliber | 40×46mm grenade 40×51mm grenade (SuperSix) | |
| Rate of fire | 3 rounds/sec (MGL) (rapid fire) 18-21 rounds/min (sustained) | |
| Effective firing range | 400 m (440 yd) | |
| Feed system | 400 m |