Brügger & Thomet GL-06

GL-06
Type Grenade launcher
Place of origin Switzerland
Production history
Designer Brügger & Thomet
Manufacturer Brügger & Thomet
Variants LL-06
Specifications
Weight 2.05 kg (4.52 lb)
Length 590 mm (23.2 in) stock extended / 385 mm (15.2 in) stock folded
Barrel length 280 mm (11.0 in)
Width 60 mm (2.4 in) stock extended / 95 mm (3.7 in) stock folded
Height 200 mm (7.9 in)
Caliber 40x46mm grenade
Action Break-action
Muzzle velocity 85 m/s (279 ft/s)
Effective firing range 300 m
Feed system Breech-loaded, single-shot
Sights Ghost ring iron sights
339 mm (13.3 in) sight radius

The Brügger & Thomet GL06 is a dedicated stand-alone shoulder-fired 40×46mm grenade launcher intended for military and police applications. The GL06 was developed in response to a recent request from the police force of a leading European country which sought to obtain a less-lethal weapon for anti-riot application with the particular need for pin-point accuracy at standoff ranges (beyond 40 meters for such scenarios) when firing impact rounds. The Thun-based Brügger & Thomet (B&T) company provided its client with both a weapon and a special round, with the added benefit of compatibility with a wide array of lethal and less-lethal ammunition produced in the 40 mm low-velocity class. The GL06 is lighter and more compact than other stand-alone weapons of the same class (such as the US M79 or German HK69A1), yet it is capable of great accuracy, tactical flexibility and has good ergonomics.

Design

The GL06 is a stand-alone shoulder-firing weapon intended for military and police applications. A special dedicated "less lethal" version of GL06 is produced as the LL06. Although the LL06 is a variation of the GL06, the main difference is the bright yellow color of the frame, compared to the standard black of the GL06. Both weapons are fully capable of firing a complete range of lethal and less-lethal 40×46mm ammunition.

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