Mk 47 Striker

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Mk 47 grenade launcher
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Closeup of the MK 47 Striker being fired
Type Automatic grenade launcher
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service2005–present
Production history
DesignerNaval Surface Warfare Center, Crane
Designed2000s
Manufacturer General Dynamics - Armament and Technical Products
Colt CZ Group
Produced2006–present
VariantsMk47 Mod 0, Mk47 Mod 1
Specifications
MassGun: 39.6 pounds (18.0 kg)
Length37 inches (940 mm)
Barrel  length24.02 inches (610 mm)
Width10.04 inches (255 mm)
Height8.07 inches (205 mm)

Cartridge 40×53mm
Action Short-recoil [1]
Effective firing range1,700 m (5,600 ft)
Feed systemBelt
Sights AN/PAS-13 Heavy Thermal Weapon Sight, by Raytheon

The Mk 47 or Striker 40 [2] 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. [3]

Contents

Design

A soldier assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command demonstrates firing positions on the Mk 47 Striker during joint forces weapons training Amman, Jordan U.S. Army Special Operations Command Soldier Fires Mk 47 Striker during Joint Forces live-fire range in Amman, Jordan, Aug 28, 2019.jpg
A soldier assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command demonstrates firing positions on the Mk 47 Striker during joint forces weapons training Amman, Jordan

The Mk 47 has the latest sensing, targeting and ballistics technology. The Lightweight Video Sight produced by Raytheon, the Mk 47's 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.

Program timeline

Users

The US military and the Israel Defence Forces have fielded limited numbers of MK 47 Mod 0 systems, with approximately 1,500 in US service. [7]

See also

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