Launcher
Single Shot Grenade Launcher (SSGL)
The New Generation Force Support Weapon
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Documentation SSGL Brochure 5.2 MB PDF
Overview
The SSGL is the world's only single-shot grenade launcher capable of firing the full range of 40mm Low Velocity and Medium Velocity grenades, doubling the effective range to 800m and effectively doubling the lethality radius. A stand-alone, hand-held, swing-open action system, designed within the ergonomic limits of US test operation procedure TOP 3-2-504. A proprietary buffer system reduces felt recoil across all ammunition types. The M1913 (Picatinny) rail supports multiple sight options; M-LOK sections accommodate lights and lasers. Qualified to fire all NATO 40mm LV and MV grenades.
Features
- Squad-level fire support
- Pin-point accuracy to 125m / 400m max (Low Velocity) and 250m / 800m max (Medium Velocity)
- Picatinny M1913 rail
- M-LOK enabler mounting
- Proprietary recoil buffer
- Supports the Aimpoint ACRO P-2 red dot (NSN 1240-01-713-9510)
Specifications
| Country of manufacturing | USA |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 40mm Less Lethal, 40 x 46mm (LV) and 40 x 53mm (MV) |
| Length (stock collapsed) | 495mm (21.5 in) |
| Length (stock extended) | 584mm (24.7 in) |
| Height | 241mm (9.5 in) (without red dot sight) |
| Width | 67mm (2.25 in) |
| Weight (empty, without sight) | 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) |
| Weight (empty, with sight) | 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) (red dot sight) |
| Chamber length | 40 x 51mm (will fire all 40x46mm, 40x51mm and less-lethal ammunition) |
| Capacity | Single shot – double action only |
| Effective range | 375 m (410 yd) (LV grenades) 800 m (875 yd) (MV grenades) |
| Muzzle velocity | 75 mps (246 ft/s) 124 mps (407 ft/s) |
| Rifling | Progressive gain twist |
| Method of operation | Single shot – double action only |
| External finish | Tan, Black KG GUNKOTE |
| Note | All dimensions are nominal and subject to change |