LG5 (QLU-11) Chinese 40mm Sniper Grenade Launcher
LG5
Grenade Launcher
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Basic Information
Name
LG5 (QLU-11) Chinese 40mm Sniper Grenade Launcher
Designation
LG5
Alternate Designation
LG5; QLU-11; QLU-131
Equipment Type
Grenade Launcher
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
The LG5 (QLU-11) Chinese 40mm Sniper Grenade Launcher is available in two versions. The first, known as LG5 grenade launcher, is an export-only variant sold through NORINCO Corporation and chambered for the NATO-standard 40mm high velocity grenades (40x53mm HV). The second version, known as QLU-11 grenade launcher, is produced for domestic use in China by the PLA, and is chambered for indigenous 35mm grenade ammunition (35x32SR).
Variants
LG5
Export 40x53 mm version. Fires 40×53mm HV NATO grenades or 40x53mm BGJ-5 grenades.
QLU-11
Domestic 35x32 mm SR version. Fires 35x32mm SR grenades.
System
Alternate Designation
LG5; QLU-11; QLU-131
Type
Sniper Grenade Launcher
Caliber
40 mm
Manufacturer
Norinco
Action
Advanced primer ignition (API) blowback
Rate of Fire
Semi-automatic
Muzzle Velocity
320 m/s
Effective Firing Range
1,000 m
Feed System
Drum magazine:
4 or 15 rounds (40mm HV)
3, 5, or 7 rounds (35mm SR)
Sights
Y/MJL11-005 fire control sight system;
QMD-131 electro-optical daylight scope;
QMV-131 electro-optical night vision scope
Dimensions
Length
1,225 mm
Weight
12.9 kg on bipod; 23 kg on tripod
Ammunition
LG5
BGJ5
High-explosive, dual-purpose (HEDP) sniper grenade, 40×53mm
BGL3
High-explosive precision grenade, 40×53mm
BGL3A
Programmable airburst grenade, 40×53mm
BGH1
High-explosive incendiary grenade, 40×53mm
BGR1
Incendiary grenade, 40×53mm
BGS1
Training grenade, 40×53mm
QLU-11
Type 11
High speed precision cartridge, 35x32mm
Type 11
Programmable airburst cartridge, 35x32mm
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
L
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.23 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
12.9 kg
Operators (2)
China
Saudi Arabia
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