Launcher
M32A1-I
The Ultimate Force Multiplier
Overview
The new and improved M32A1-I Multiple Grenade Launcher is a hand-held, revolving action, semi-automatic, gas-operating index mechanism 40mm multi-shot grenade launcher. Tested and qualified in accordance with USDOD & STANAG; the base model is in operation with the US military and various NATO nations. Fires all DODIC NATO and standard 40x46mm Low Velocity, Medium Velocity, lethal and less-than-lethal grenades; qualified to fire the 40x51mm MV grenades developed by Rheinmetall-Denel Munitions. M1913 (Picatinny) rail supports multiple sight options; M-LOK sections accommodate lights and lasers. Designed within the ergonomic limits of TOP 3-2-504. Can be loaded mission-specific with a variety of 40mm munitions, letting the operator select the desired round without changing the weapon load. All six grenades fire in 3 seconds, covering 20 x 60 metres without reloading. Accurate to 125m pin-point / 400m max (LV) and 250m pin-point / 800m max (MV).
Features
- M1913 (Picatinny) rail supports multiple sight options
- M-LOK sections accommodate lights and lasers
- Designed within the ergonomic limits of US test operation procedure TOP 3-2-504
- All six grenades fire in 3 seconds, covering a 20 x 60 metre area without reloading
- Accurate to 125m pin-point / 400m max (Low Velocity) and 250m pin-point / 800m max (Medium Velocity)
- Fires all DODIC NATO standard 40x46mm Low Velocity, Medium Velocity, lethal and less-than-lethal grenades
- Qualified to fire the 40x51mm Medium Velocity grenades developed by Rheinmetall-Denel Munitions
- Loads mission-specific — operator selects the desired round without changing the weapon load
Specifications
| Country of manufacturing | USA |
|---|---|
| Length (stock collapsed) | 630mm |
| Length (stock extended) | 713mm |
| Weight (empty, without sight) | 6.28 kg |
| Weight (empty) with Acro P2 sight | 6.53 kg |
| Height with Acro P-2 sight fitted | 281mm |
| Width | 165 mm |
| Barrel length | 203mm (8 in), optional 304mm (12 in) |
| Calibre | 40 x 46 mm (Low Velocity), 40 x 51 mm (Medium Velocity) |
| Effective range | 375 m (LV grenades), 800 m (MV grenades) |
| Cylinder length | 140 mm |
| Advance mechanism | Gas operated |
| Rifling | Progressive gain twist |
| Magazine type | Rotating cylinder |
| Cylinder capacity | 6 rounds of less than 142 mm |
| Mode of fire | Semi-automatic and manual cycling-percussion |
| Method of operation | Hand-held, revolving action, gas plug operating index mechanism, double action trigger |
| Safeties | Ambidextrous safety selector; cylinder alignment pin; cylinder will not advance unless a round is fired; hammer trigger block |