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Mk 47 (Striker 40) American 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher

Mk 47

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Basic Information
Name
Mk 47 (Striker 40) American 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
Designation
Mk 47
Alternate Designation
Mk 47; Striker 40
Equipment Type
Manufacturer
General Dynamics - Armament and Technical Products
Date of Introduction
2005
Description

The Mk 47 or Striker 40 is a 40mm automatic grenade launcher with an integrated fire control system, capable of launching smart programmable 40mm air burst grenades in addition to various unguided rounds. The Mk 47 has the latest sensing, targeting and ballistics technology. The Lightweight Video Sight produced by Raytheon, the Mk 47’s sophisticated fire control system utilizes the latest in laser rangefinding, I2 night vision and ballistic computer technology. In addition to being able to fire all NATO standard high velocity 40mm rounds like the Mk 19 grenade launcher, it can fire MK285 smart grenades that can be programmed to air burst after a set distance. A computerized sight allows the user to set this distance.

Ground Specifications
Crew 1
Variants
Mk47 Mod 0 INA
Mk47 Mod 1 INA
System
Alternate Designation Mk 47; Striker 40
Manufacturer General Dynamics - Armament and Technical Products
In Service 2005-Present
Crew 1-2
Dimensions
Length 940 mm
Barrel Length 610 mm
Width 255 mm
Height 205 mm
Weight 18.0 kg
Armament
System
Name Mk 47
Type Automatic Grenade Launcher
Caliber 40mm
Action Short-recoil
Feed System Belt
Sights AN/PAS-13 Heavy Thermal Weapon Sight, by Raytheon
FIre Control System The Lightweight Video Sight produced by Raytheon, the Mk 47’s sophisticated fire control system utilizes the latest in laser rangefinding, I2 night vision and ballistic computer technology.
Ammunition
Name MK285 smart grenades that can be programmed to air burst after a set distance.
Type Grenade
Caliber 40mm
Cartridge 40×53mm
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Land
Land
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.94 m
Width
0.26 m
Height
0.21 m
Weight
18 kg
Operators (3)
United States
Israel
Australia
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