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| EAGLE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colt Canada |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.14 kg (4.7 lb) Basic |
| Length | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) Unit 60.4 cm (23.8 in) extended 52.0 cm (20.5 in) retracted |
| Barrel length | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) Standard 2.54 kg (5.6 lb) Optional 123 cm (48 in) |
| Width | 7.4 cm (2.9 in) |
| Height | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) with Buttstock 16.9 cm (6.7 in) |
| Cartridge | 40×46mm |
| Caliber | 40 x 46mm Low Velocity |
| Barrels | Single-barreled |
| Action | Single shot with double action trigger |
| Feed system | Single side feed |
| Sights | Direct fire iron sights / Tilt-up ladder 100 - 400m |
The EAGLE is a grenade launcher of Canadian origin. The weapon is chambered in the 40mm round and is a grenade launcher attachment. A MIL-STD rail is required for attachment. It can be used on the C7/M16, C8/M4 series rifles/carbines or as a stand-alone weapon.
See also
- M203 grenade launcher – (United States)
- M79 grenade launcher – (United States)
- HK69 grenade launcher – (West Germany, Germany)
- B&T GL-06 Grenade Launcher – (Switzerland)
- Fort-600 grenade launcher – (Ukraine)
- RGM-40 grenade launcher – (Russia)
References
- "True North Strong - Canadian Assault Weapons" (PDF). Colt Canada. Colt Canada Corporation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
External links
EAGLE grenade launcher on Colt Canada's website
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