EAGLE grenade launcher

The EAGLE is a grenade launcher of Canadian origin.[1] 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. It can be used as a stand-alone weapon.[2]

EAGLE
TypeGrenade launcher
Place of originCanada
Production history
ManufacturerColt Canada
Specifications
Mass2.14 kg (4.7 lb) Basic
Length30.5 cm (12.0 in) Unit
60.4 cm (23.8 in) extended
52.0 cm (20.5 in) retracted
Barrel length21.9 cm (8.6 in) Standard
2.54 kg (5.6 lb) Optional 123 cm (48 in)
Width7.4 cm (2.9 in)
Height19.0 cm (7.5 in) with Buttstock
16.9 cm (6.7 in)

Cartridge40×46mm
Caliber40 x 46mm Low Velocity
BarrelsSingle-barreled
ActionSingle shot with double action trigger
Feed systemSingle side feed
SightsDirect fire iron sights / Tilt-up ladder 100 - 400m

See also

References

  1. "True North Strong - Canadian Assault Weapons" (PDF). Colt Canada. Colt Canada Corporation. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  2. "Canadian Valor at the Battle of Amiens". Warfare History Network. Retrieved 28 January 2023.

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