Launcher
Single Shot Grenade Launcher (SSGL)
The New Generation Force Support Weapon
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Documentation SSGL Brochure 5.2 MB PDF
Overview
The SSGL is the world's only single-shot grenade launcher capable of firing the full range of 40mm Low Velocity and Medium Velocity grenades, doubling the effective range to 800m and effectively doubling the lethality radius. A stand-alone, hand-held, swing-open action system, designed within the ergonomic limits of US test operation procedure TOP 3-2-504. A proprietary buffer system reduces felt recoil across all ammunition types. The M1913 (Picatinny) rail supports multiple sight options; M-LOK sections accommodate lights and lasers. Qualified to fire all NATO 40mm LV and MV grenades.
Features
- Squad-level fire support
- Pin-point accuracy to 125m / 400m max (Low Velocity) and 250m / 800m max (Medium Velocity)
- Picatinny M1913 rail
- M-LOK enabler mounting
- Proprietary recoil buffer
- Supports the Aimpoint ACRO P-2 red dot (NSN 1240-01-713-9510)
Specifications
| Country of manufacture | USA – Milkor USA Inc. |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 40mm Less Lethal, 40 x 46mm (LV) and 40 x 53mm (MV) |
| Length | Stock collapsed 21.5 in / 495mm, stock extended 24.7 in / 584mm |
| Height | 9.5 in / 241mm (without red dot sight) |
| Width | 2.25 in / 67mm |
| Weight | 7.9 lb / 3.6kg |
| Weight with red dot | 8.4 lb / 3.8kg |
| Rifling | Progressive gain twist |
| Effective range | 375m (LV grenades), 800m (MV grenades) |
| Capacity | Single shot – double action only |
| Muzzle velocity | 75mps / 124mps |
| Chamber length | 40 x 51mm (will fire all 40x46mm, 40x51mm and less-lethal ammunition) |
| External finish | Tan, Black, Green KG GUNKOTE |
| Method of operation | Single shot – double action only |
| Note | All dimensions are nominal and subject to change |