STK 40 AGL | |
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Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
Place of origin | Singapore |
Service history | |
In service | 1991–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Anti-guerrilla operations in the Philippines |
Production history | |
Designer | Chartered Industries of Singapore |
Designed | 1986-1989 |
Manufacturer | Chartered Industries of Singapore (now ST Kinetics) |
Produced | 1991–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 33 kg (72.75 lb) |
Length | 966 mm (38.0 in) with stock |
Barrel length | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
Width | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
Cartridge | 40x53mm grenade |
Action | Blowback operation |
Rate of fire | 350-500 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 242 m/s (794 ft/s) |
Maximum firing range | 2,200 m (7,217.8 ft) |
Feed system | Linked belt |
Sights | Folding leaf sight |
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On June 19, 2000, STK announced the release of an upgrade kit, known as the 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher Air-Bursting System (40mm AGL-ABS). [2] Upgrades consist of the electronic fire control system, the gun computer, the muzzle programming coil as well as the optical sighting system. [2]
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The STK 40 AGL can be mounted on a M3 tripod, a light weight tripod, a lock/fire mount, softmount, ringmount or on a RWS. [4]
The STK 40 AGL has a Mark II variant, which includes weight reduction of almost 6 kg; a barrel removal system; improved handling, performance, aesthetics and ergonomics. [5] The components, when disassembled, consist of the operating group, barrel, receiver group, top cover group, trigger group. [5]
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