EAGLE grenade launcher

EAGLE
Type Grenade launcher
Place of origin Canada
Production history
Manufacturer Colt Canada
Specifications
Weight 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.[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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "True North Strong - Canadian Assault Weapons" (PDF). Colt Canada. Colt Canada Corporation. Retrieved 21 June 2016.

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