SIG GL 5040
The SIG GL 5040/5140 is a 40 mm grenade launcher, which can be mounted under all SIG SG 550/551 assault rifle models and is operated in single-shot mode. For compact SG 552/553, the smaller GL 5340 grenade launcher can be used.
SIG GL 5040
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- Name
- GLG 5040
- Field
- grenade launcher
- Region
- Switzerland
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The SIG GL 5040/5140 is a 40 mm grenade launcher, which can be mounted under all SIG SG 550/551 assault rifle models and is operated in single-shot mode. For compact SG 552/553, the smaller GL 5340 grenade launcher can be used.
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• Name — GLG 5040 • Origin — Switzerland • Type — Grenade launcher • Is Ranged — yes • Service — 1997–present • Used By — See Users • Designer — SIG • Manufacturer — Swiss Arms • Variants — GL 5140, GL 5340, GLG 40 • Weight — 1.7 kg (GL 5040/GL 5140) 2.5 kg (GLG 40) • Length — 432 mm (GL 5040, GL 5140) 710 mm stock extended / 480 mm stock folded (GLG 40) • Part Length — 305 mm • Cartridge — 40x46mm • Action — Breech-loaded, single-shot • Velocity — 75 m/s • Range — 200 m • Feed — Manually loaded • Sights — Folding leaf sight
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• Switzerland: The Swiss military in-service designation for the GL 5040 is 40 mm Gewehraufsatz 97. • Malaysia: Used by Malaysian Coast Guard.
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