ARDE 40 mm under barrel grenade launcher

Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, 40mm
Type Grenade launcher
Place of origin  India
Service history
In service 2010–present[1]
Used by Indian Army
Production history
Designer Armament Research and Development Establishment[1]
Designed 2010
Manufacturer Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli
Specifications
Weight 1.5 kg (unloaded)
Length 450mm
Barrel length 350mm
Cartridge 40x46mm
Action Single shot, Pump Action
Rate of fire 5 to 7 round/min
Muzzle velocity 250 ft/s (76 m/s)
Effective firing range 28-400m
Maximum firing range 400m
Feed system Breech Loading
Sights

Various sights developed by ARDE for the launcher:

  • Post type foresights
  • Ladder sight with 50m steps
  • Illuminated bubble sight for indirect firing
  • Tritium illuminated sight for night firing.[2]

The 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, is a single shot grenade launcher developed by ARDE and Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli[1] for use with the INSAS and AK-47 rifles used by the Indian Army. Stand alone versions of the grenade launcher exist.[2]

Design

The 40mm UBGL can be attached to Indian INSAS and AK-47 rifles, and has a 3-point attachment for rigidity. The UBGL has an in-built safety to prevent accidental firing. The trigger system is located on the side of the barrel, allowing the soldier to fire both the rifle and grenade launcher without having to change his firing posture.[2] Its maximum range is 400 meters.[3]

The weapon uses a simple ladder sight mechanism, similar to the GP-25. It also has tritium illuminated sights for night firing. The ammunition fired by the UBGL, is similar to the Milkor MGL used by the Indian Army, allowing for standardisation.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Bulk Production Clearance for 40mm UBGL" (PDF). DRDO. August 2010. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-09-22. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Under Barrel Grenade Launcher 40 mm". Ordnance Factories Board. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  3. ↑ http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/infantry-support-weapons/
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