Heckler & Koch AG-C/EGLM
| AG-C/EGLM | |
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Standalone AG-C/EGLM | |
| Type | Grenade Launcher |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Heckler & Koch |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Variants | AG-NL, M320 grenade launcher |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3.31 lb) |
| Length | 348 mm (13.7 in) |
| Barrel length | 280 mm (11.0 in) |
| Width | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Height | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
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| Cartridge | 40x46mm |
| Action | Break-action |
| Maximum firing range | 400 m |
| Feed system | Breech-loaded, single shot |
| Sights | Folding ladder sight |
The AG-C/EGLM is a single shot 40 mm grenade launcher that attaches to AR-15-type rifles, including the HK416/17. It is manufactured by Heckler and Koch and is derived from the AG36. EGLM stands for "Enhanced Grenade Launching Module". A stand-alone variant exists. The device attaches under the barrel and forward of the magazine. A separate sighting system is added to rifles fitted with the AG-C/EGLM, as the rifle's standard sights are not matched to the launcher. The AG-C/EGLM can fire high-explosive, smoke, illuminating, buckshot direct fire, CS gas, and training grenades.
Users
Netherlands - Use the AG-NL variant designed for Diemaco C7 and C8 rifles and has the designation UGL.
United Kingdom - AG-C under the designation L17A1 (for use with the C8SFW/L119A1 carbine) and AG-SA80 under the designation L123A3 (for use with the SA80/L85 rifle).[1]
Poland - AG-HK416 on HK416 within Wojska Specjalne.
Canada
Norway - Used on HK416 and Diemaco SFW
Mexico[2]
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