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Revolver grenade launcherSouth Africa · 1983–present · Active

Milkor MGL

Lightweight 40 mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher (variations also fire 37/38mm).

Svenskt försöksvapen: 40 mm granatrevolver Armscor MGL.
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About the MGL

The Milkor MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is a lightweight 40 mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher (variations also fire 37/38mm) developed and manufactured in South Africa by Milkor (Pty) Ltd. The MGL was demonstrated as a concept to the South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1981.

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