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Nasir Iranian 40mm Grenade Launcher

Nasir

Grenade Launcher
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Nasir Iranian 40mm Grenade Launcher
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Nasir Iranian 40mm Grenade Launcher (A)TRADOC ODIN WEG
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Basic Information
Name
Nasir Iranian 40mm Grenade Launcher
Designation
Nasir
Alternate Designation
Nasir; NA40
Equipment Type
Grenade Launcher
Manufacturer
Armament Industries Group, a subsidiary of Iran's Defense Industries Organization under the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics .
Date of Introduction
2017
Description

The Nasir Iranian 40mm Grenade Launcher is an Iranian 40mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL) manufactured by Iran's Defense Industries Organization (DIO) under the Armament Industries Group. It is a reverse-engineered copy of the American Mk 19 grenade launcher, adapted for domestic production and export to Iranian-allied forces. The Nasir is a belt-fed automatic grenade launcher designed for medium-range infantry support situations. The weapon fires from an open bolt and can be fed from either side, making it versatile for various mounting configurations. It requires a two-person crew for operation and supports both single-shot and burst firing modes. The Nasir is deployed by Iranian military forces, including the Islamic Republic of Iran Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The weapon serves as a standard automatic grenade launcher within the Iranian ground forces inventory.

Ground Specifications
Crew 2
Main Weapon 40mm automatic grenade launcher
Variants
NA40 The standard model based directly on the Mk 19 design, weighing approximately 68 kg with tripod.
Hoor ol Azim An updated variant featuring a direct feeding system and reduced tripod weight of approximately 50 kg total. This model maintains identical ballistic performance but incorporates design refinements to the operating mechanism.
System
Alternate Designation Nasir; NA40
Type Grenade Launcher
Caliber 40 mm
Manufacturer Armament Industries Group, a subsidiary of Iran's Defense Industries Organization under the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics .
Crew 2 ea
Muzzle Velocity 240 m/s
Rate of Fire 250-300 rounds/min
Maximum Range 2,200 m
Dimensions
Length 1,120 mm
Width 136 mm
Height 206 mm
Weapon Weight (without magazine) 36 kg
Tripod, Magazine with Ammunition Weight 44 kg
Ammunition
Type Grenade
Caliber 40 mm
Cartridge 40×53mm
Magazine Capacity 30 grenades
Note The Nasir uses standard 40×53mm high-velocity grenades, compatible with ammunition developed for the Mk 19 and similar automatic grenade launchers. Iranian ammunition types produced for the NA40 and Hoor ol Azim include: TP (Training Practice); HE (High Explosive); HEDP (High Explosive Dual Purpose); HC (Smoke); TB (Target/Training).
Image Sources
Notes https://defence-blog.com/iran-unveils-new-combat-and-defence-systems/; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iranian_40mm_grenade_launchers_by_tasnimnews.jpg
Details
Country of Origin Iran
Category Land
Land
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Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.12 m
Width
0.14 m
Height
0.21 m
Weight
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Operators (1)
Iran
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