Technical Data

Calibre40 mm x 53Modes of FireSingle fire / sustained fireFeed systemTwo step feed system for safe and smooth feeding, convert-ible from left to right hand feed.Sight Systems (options)Reflex sight (produced by Vaapensmia/NorwayMechanical sightBolt SystemBlowback operated inertia bolt with advanced primer igni-tionMuzzle velocity (Vo)241 m/sRate of FireApprox. 350 rds/minMaximum Range2200 mWeightsWeapon: 29 kgGun cradle: 10 kgTripod: 15 kg (Made by Vinghøgs/Norway)Belt box: 16,3 kg (with 32 rds belted ammunition)Length1180 mmWidth140 mm (226 mm max.)Height208 mm

Data subject to change without notice.

40mm Grenade LauncherGrenade Machine Gun

Acclaimed as the technologically superi-or automatic grenade launcher, the40mmX53 Grenade Machine Gun (GMG)has been designed and built by Heckler& Koch.

EAS manufactures the GMG in co-produc-tion with HK in order to cover HellenicArmed Forces’ requirements of effectiveground fire support.

GMG provides high rate of fire, directtarget engagement, fragmentation effectand the ability to use armour-piercingnatures.

It is both accurate and easy to use, withan extremely smooth feed cycle andimpressive safety features.

It is flexible, convertible to right or leftfeeding and simple to maintain, with notools being required for stripping orreassembly.

GMG can be used on the tripod or can bereadily fitted to vehicles, patrol boats orhelicopters.

Infantry Weapons