Milkor SuperSix MRGL
Milkor (Pty) Ltd · Machine Gun · In Production
Also known as: Super Six MRGL, SuperSix Multiple Round Grenade Launcher
Overview
The Milkor SuperSix MRGL is a South African six-shot 40mm multiple round grenade launcher built around a spring-driven revolving cylinder with a double-action firing mechanism. It chambers 40mm less-lethal, 40mm low-velocity (40x46mm) and 40mm medium-velocity (40x51mm) natures, letting a single operator place six aimed grenades on target in as little as three seconds out to roughly 400 metres with low-velocity and 800 metres with medium-velocity ammunition. A progressively rifled barrel, STANAG 4694 NATO accessory rail and multiple sighting options make it Milkor's flagship high-precision 40mm launcher.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5960 g (210.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 859 mm (33.82") |
| Folded Length | 781 mm (30.75") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Only |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 76 m/s (249 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 664 J (490 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 1200 mm (47.24") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Black |
Calibers
- 40x46mm Grenade · primary · 40mm Low Velocity — also known as 40mm LV, 40x46mm LV, 40mm grenade, 40mm less-lethal
- 40x51mm Medium Velocity Grenade · 40mm Medium Velocity — also known as 40mm MV, 40x51mm MV
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Double Action Trigger
- Features: Spring Driven Revolving Cylinder, Six Round Capacity, Medium Velocity Capable, Less Lethal Capable, Stanag 4694 Nato Accessory Rail, Progressive Rifled Barrel, Collapsible Stock, Removable Compensator, Multiple Sight Options
Production
Current-production Milkor 40mm launcher; production totals not publicly disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: South Africa
Notes
Overall length is quoted by the manufacturer as 781 mm/859 mm with the compensator fitted and 746 mm/824 mm without it, reflecting the collapsible stock. The barrel uses progressive rifling with a final twist of one turn in 1200 mm (1:47.24 in).
Background
Milkor pioneered the spring-driven six-shot 40mm revolving grenade launcher in South Africa in the 1980s; the SuperSix MRGL is the company's modern evolution of that concept, adding medium-velocity reach that roughly doubles effective range over the original low-velocity MGL.