Mk 47 grenade launcher | |
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![]() Closeup of the MK 47 Striker being fired | |
Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 2005–present |
Production history | |
Designer | Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane |
Designed | 2000s |
Manufacturer | General Dynamics - Armament and Technical Products Colt CZ Group |
Produced | 2006–present |
Variants | Mk47 Mod 0, Mk47 Mod 1 |
Specifications | |
Mass | Gun: 39.6 pounds (18.0 kg) |
Length | 37 inches (940 mm) |
Barrel length | 24.02 inches (610 mm) |
Width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
Height | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
Cartridge | 40×53mm |
Action | Short-recoil[1] |
Effective firing range | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
Feed system | Belt |
Sights | AN/PAS-13 Heavy Thermal Weapon Sight, by Raytheon |
The Mk 47 or Striker 40[2] is a 40mm automatic grenade launcher with an integrated fire control system, capable of launching smart programmable 40mm air burst grenades in addition to various unguided rounds.[3]
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