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07-01-2005, 06:20 AM
MASTER BLASTER: Milkor MGL-140 40mm Multiple Grenade Launcher
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Back in July 2004, DefenseReview wrote about the Milkor MGL Mk-1S 40mm multiple grenade launcher, which is an improved version of their original and ubiquitous MGL Mk-1. The original six-shot MGL Mk-1, which began production in 1983, quickly established itself as one of the premiere force multipliers available to mobile infantry forces and private military companies (PMCs) around the world. Today, the weapon is in use by over 35 countries worldwide (over 5 of them NATO countries) who appreciate its unique and impressive capabilities.
For example, the Milkor MGL MK-1 is one of the primary weapons that the Columbian military uses to combat the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia) in the jungles of Columbia. The weapon was first brought to the attention of the American public in the film "Predator" (1987), where it was put to very effective use by the character of Poncho Ramirez, played by actor Richard Chaves. Fans of the movie will remember that Ramirez was a member of Major 'Dutch' Schaeffer's (played by Arnold Scharzenegger) elite Special Operations (SPECOPS)/Hostage Rescue/Extraction team (or, more simply, Commando unit).
The original Mk-1 and product-improved Milkor MGL Mk-1S fires the same low-impulse/low-velocity 40mm munitions as the M203 underbarrel-mounted grenade launcher, including the standard M433 40mm HEDP (High Explosive Dual Purpose) grenade and MEI-manufactured M433I improved LV 40mm grenade. The Mk-1S also reportedly features a stronger stainless steel frame than the original Mk-1S, a "standard NATO sight rail", and a telescopic buttstock. The Mk-1S' standard cylinder can even be swapped out with a longer cylinder for greater ranges. In this configuration, the weapon is known as the Mk-1L.
Well, the best just got better. Milkor USA, Inc. has just introduced a brand new U.S.-made long-cylinder model 40mm multiple grenade launcher (MGL) called the MGL-140. DefenseReview recently got a chance to view and handle the Milkor MGL-140 40mm at International SOF Week 2005/APBI (Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry), in Tampa, FL.
Remainder & Source (http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_MGL,,00.html?ESRC=soldiertech.nl)
http://www.military.com/pics/SoldierTech_MGL-1.jpg
Back in July 2004, DefenseReview wrote about the Milkor MGL Mk-1S 40mm multiple grenade launcher, which is an improved version of their original and ubiquitous MGL Mk-1. The original six-shot MGL Mk-1, which began production in 1983, quickly established itself as one of the premiere force multipliers available to mobile infantry forces and private military companies (PMCs) around the world. Today, the weapon is in use by over 35 countries worldwide (over 5 of them NATO countries) who appreciate its unique and impressive capabilities.
For example, the Milkor MGL MK-1 is one of the primary weapons that the Columbian military uses to combat the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia) in the jungles of Columbia. The weapon was first brought to the attention of the American public in the film "Predator" (1987), where it was put to very effective use by the character of Poncho Ramirez, played by actor Richard Chaves. Fans of the movie will remember that Ramirez was a member of Major 'Dutch' Schaeffer's (played by Arnold Scharzenegger) elite Special Operations (SPECOPS)/Hostage Rescue/Extraction team (or, more simply, Commando unit).
The original Mk-1 and product-improved Milkor MGL Mk-1S fires the same low-impulse/low-velocity 40mm munitions as the M203 underbarrel-mounted grenade launcher, including the standard M433 40mm HEDP (High Explosive Dual Purpose) grenade and MEI-manufactured M433I improved LV 40mm grenade. The Mk-1S also reportedly features a stronger stainless steel frame than the original Mk-1S, a "standard NATO sight rail", and a telescopic buttstock. The Mk-1S' standard cylinder can even be swapped out with a longer cylinder for greater ranges. In this configuration, the weapon is known as the Mk-1L.
Well, the best just got better. Milkor USA, Inc. has just introduced a brand new U.S.-made long-cylinder model 40mm multiple grenade launcher (MGL) called the MGL-140. DefenseReview recently got a chance to view and handle the Milkor MGL-140 40mm at International SOF Week 2005/APBI (Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry), in Tampa, FL.
Remainder & Source (http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_MGL,,00.html?ESRC=soldiertech.nl)