MOD 3 40MM ADVANCED GRENADE LAUNCHER · General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems produces the...

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

produces the MK19 MOD 3 40mm grenade machine

gun, an air-cooled, blow-back operated, belt-fed weapon.

Highly portable within small soldier units, the weapon’s

high lethality and broad versatility make it the prime

choice of U.S. warfighters as an essential weapon in

both offensive and defensive operations.

The MK19 is a reliable, portable 40mm grenade

weapon system suited for light infantry vehicles

and tripod applications.

Firing M430A1 High Explosive Dual Purpose grenades,

the MK19 provides lethal fire against a variety of targets,

including lightly armored vehicles and dismounted infantry.

It will penetrate 75mm rolled homogenous armor at a maxi-

mum range of 2,050 meters. Dismounted personnel within

a radius of 15 meters from impact will be immobilized by

blast and fragmentation.

MK19MOD 3 40MM ADVANCED GRENADE LAUNCHERReliable, portable, lethal

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11399 16th Court North - Suite 200 - St. Petersburg, FL 33716 - (727) 578-8100 - armaments@gd-ots.com - www.gd-ots.com Approved for Public Release 2013

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SPECIFICATIONS s

Caliber 40mm

MK19 Weight 77.6 pounds (35 kg)

MK19 Length 43.1 inches (1,095 mm)

MK19 Width 13.4 inches (340 mm)

Rate of fire 325-375 rounds per minute

AmmunitionAll high velocity 40mm NATO-qualified

Maximum effective range2,000 meters - area target 1,500 meters - point target

Maximum range 2,212 meters

Muzzle velocity241 meters (790 feet) per second

Key Features:

- Sustained automatic firing

- Dual spade grips for stable control

- Removable barrel

- No headspace or timing adjustments required

- Open-bolt firing eliminates cook off, enhances cooling between bursts and allows sustained firing at three-to-five round bursts

- Simple design for easy maintenance

- Mean rounds between failure exceeds 20,000 rounds

Standard 40mm Machine Gun Product Improvements:

As part of General Dynamics’ standard 40mm machine gun offering, product improvements include a set of four

enhanced internal parts for increased durability and reliability.

Adjustable Secondary Drive Lever

Feed Slide Adjustment Tool

Cocking Lever and Cam

Firing Pin and Sear