Indumil MGL Mk 1

History

The MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is a versatile weapon produced in Colombia by Indumil, based on the South African MGL Mk 1. It was introduced in 1996 as an upgrade to the earlier MGL Y2. The MGL is widely adopted by armed forces around the world, including the US Army and the Croatian Army. It fires 40mm anti-infantry grenades from a six-round rotating cartridge and operates semi-automatically, offering rapid and accurate fire capabilities.

The Milkor MGL, developed in South Africa, is a lightweight 40mm grenade launcher with a revolving cylinder. It was officially accepted into service in 1983 and has been adopted by over 50 countries. The MGL is designed for simplicity, ruggedness, and reliability, allowing for rapid loading and firing of various ammunition types, including high-explosive and less-lethal rounds.

Milkor USA, an American company, produces variants of the MGL for the US market, including the M32 Multi-shot Grenade Launcher and the M32A1 Multi-shot Grenade Launcher. These weapons have been adopted by the United States Marine Corps and come with different features and sight options, making them effective tools for various military and security applications.

Specification

Basics

Year of Service: 1995

Origins: Colombia

Categories: Multi-barrel grenade launcher

Carrier: Colombia

Roles

Fire Support

Ability to suppress enemy elements at a distance using direct or indirect fire.

Special Forces

The qualities of this weapon have proven its worth to special forces who need a versatile, reliable solution for the rigors of special operations. Special weapons for specific characters on the battlefield.

Distinctive features

Compact nature

The compact nature allows for relatively easy confusion.

Portable

Despite its size/weight, the product can be transported on foot.

Target/area suppression

Inherent ability to provide suppress power to target/target area.

Semi-automatic fire

Internal action allows triggering a single bullet per trigger, triggering a semi-automatic loading mechanism for continuous fire.

Repeated Shots

The system has built-in automatic or pseudo-automatic function, which can achieve repeated triggering.

Ability to use rifle scopes/visual aids

Support for mounting optics (scopes) to improve accuracy in long-range shooting.

Customizable

Design allows users to customize certain components for customization.

Shock detonation

The explosion of this entry depends on the impact with the target/target area; typical mass for direct fire weapons (rockets/rocket launchers).

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length: 740mm (29.13 inches)

Barrel length: 300 mm (11.81 inches)

Cured weight: 13.51 lbs (6.13 kg)

Action

Semi-automatic

One shot per trigger; self-loading or self-loading action supported by internal mechanisms; stroke management (and initial cocking) typically required by operators; subsequent shots assisted by unlocking/moving bolts.

Shock detonation

Design relies on impact with detonating target.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber: 40x46mm; 40x51mm

Circle/Feed: 6-round revolver spring magazine.

POWER

Maximum efficiency: 1,345 feet (410m | 448m)

Rate of fire: 18 Number of revolutions