Heckler & Koch GMG

GMG
A GMG of the German Army.
TypeAutomatic grenade launcher
Place of originGermany
Service history
In service1990s–present
Used bySee Users
WarsWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Production history
Designed1992–1995
ManufacturerHeckler & Koch
Produced1996–present[citation needed]
VariantsGMW
Specifications
Mass28.8 kg Gun, 10.7 kg tripod and 8 kg softmount.
Length1090 mm
Barrel length415 mm
Width226 mm (without ammunition box)
Height208 mm
Cartridge40x53 mm
ActionAPI Blowback
Rate of fire340 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity241 m/s
Effective firing range1500 m
Maximum firing range2200 m
Feed system32-round disintegrating, closed-link belt
SightsReflex sight and back-up leaf sight

The GMG (Granatmaschinengewehr or "grenade machine gun") is an automatic grenade launcher developed by Heckler & Koch for the German Army. It is also often referred to as GMW or GraMaWa (Granatmaschinenwaffe).[1]

Design details

The GMG fires 40 mm grenades at a rate of about 340 rounds per minute.[2] It is belt-fed, and can be loaded from either side, making it easy to mount on most platforms. With a variety of day and night sights available, the GMG can be used for most medium range infantry support situations.

The weapon is 1.09 m long and has a 415 mm rifled barrel; the ammunition box has dimensions of 470 × 160 × 250 mm. The gun cycles on a recoil-operated blow-back basis. It weighs 29 kg; the tripod is an additional 11 kg.

Testing and operation

The HK GMG was tested in the Yuma desert in Arizona in 1997 in order to compete for future United States contracts.

Users

Map with Heckler & Koch GMG users in blue

See also

Notes

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