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Heckler & Koch GMG

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GMG
A GMG of the German Army.
TypeAutomatic grenade launcher
Place of originGermany
Service history
In service1990s–present
Used bySee Users
WarsWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Production history
Designed1992–1995
ManufacturerHeckler & Koch
Produced1996–present[citation needed]
VariantsGMW
Specifications
Mass28.8 kg Gun, 10.7 kg tripod and 8 kg softmount.
Length1090 mm
Barrel length415 mm
Width226 mm (without ammunition box)
Height208 mm
Cartridge40x53 mm
ActionAPI Blowback
Rate of fire340 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity241 m/s
Effective firing range1500 m
Maximum firing range2200 m
Feed system32-round disintegrating, closed-link belt
SightsReflex sight and back-up leaf sight

The GMG (Granatmaschinengewehr or "grenade machine gun") is an automatic grenade launcher developed by Heckler & Koch for the German Army. It is also often referred to as GMW or GraMaWa (Granatmaschinenwaffe).[1]

Design details

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The GMG fires 40 mm grenades at a rate of about 340 rounds per minute.[2] It is belt-fed, and can be loaded from either side, making it easy to mount on most platforms. With a variety of day and night sights available, the GMG can be used for most medium range infantry support situations.

The weapon is 1.09 m long and has a 415 mm rifled barrel; the ammunition box has dimensions of 470 × 160 × 250 mm. The gun cycles on a recoil-operated blow-back basis. It weighs 29 kg; the tripod is an additional 11 kg.

Testing and operation

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The HK GMG was tested in the Yuma desert in Arizona in 1997 in order to compete for future United States contracts.

Users

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Map with Heckler & Koch GMG users in blue

See also

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Notes

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  7. ^ a b c d Jones, Richard D. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (27 January 2009). ISBN 978-0-7106-2869-5.
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  9. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). www.mod.gov.lv. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 October 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "Lietuvos kariuomenė :: Ginkluotė ir karinė technika » Granatsvaidžiai ir prieštankiniai ginklai » Automatinis granatsvaidis H&K GMG 40 mm". Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  11. ^ Dan, Alex (9 February 2016). "PASKAL Malaysian Special Forces Weapons". Military Factory (Small Arms). Archived from the original on 14 February 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  12. ^ "Special Forces - Wapens" (in Dutch). Netherlands Legermuseum: Collectie Informatie Centrum. Archived from the original on 27 February 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
  13. ^ "AGW, automatische granaatwerper 40 mm" (in Dutch). Netherlands Ministry of Defence. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2010.
  14. ^ "NZ Army" (PDF). NZ Army News (428). February 2012. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 June 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
  15. ^ "Forsvarsdepartementet får 10 millioner kroner i bot". Aftenposten. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
  16. ^ "GNR HK GMG".[permanent dead link]
  17. ^ "HECKLER & KOCH GMG Automatic Grenade Launcher". Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  18. ^ "Military support for Ukraine | Federal Government". Website of the Federal Government | Bundesregierung. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  19. ^ a b "HEAVY HITTERS" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
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