Heckler & Koch AG-C/EGLM

AG-C/EGLM
Stand-alone AG-C/EGLM
Type	Grenade launcher
Place of origin	Germany
Service history
Used by	See Users
Production history
Designer	Heckler & Koch
Manufacturer	Heckler & Koch
Variants	AG-NL, M320, HK269
Specifications
Mass	1.5 kg (3.31 lb)
Length	348 mm (13.7 in)
Barrel length	280 mm (11.0 in)
Width	89 mm (3.5 in)
Height	205 mm (8.1 in)
Cartridge	40x46mm
Action	Break-action
Maximum firing range	400 m
Feed system	Breech-loaded, single shot
Sights	Folding ladder sight

Map with Heckler & Koch AG-C-EGLM users in blue

The AG-C/EGLM is a single-shot 40 mm grenade launcher that attaches to assault rifles of various types. It is manufactured by Heckler and Koch and is derived from the AG36. EGLM stands for "Enhanced Grenade Launching Module". A stand-alone variant exists. The device attaches under the barrel. A separate sighting system is added to rifles fitted with the AG-C/EGLM, as the rifle's standard sights are not matched to the launcher. The AG-C/EGLM can fire high-explosive, smoke, illuminating, buckshot direct fire, CS gas, and training grenades.

Users

•  Mexico^[1]
•  Netherlands - Use the AG-NL variant designed for Diemaco C7 and C8 rifles and has the designation 40 mm Granaatwerper Heckler & Koch LV.^[2]
•  Norway - Used on HK416 and Diemaco SFW^{[citation needed]}
•  Poland - AG-HK416 on HK416 within Wojska Specjalne.^{[citation needed]}
•  Portugal - HK269 variant used on HK416A5 by the Portuguese Army.^[3]
•  United Kingdom - AG-C under the designation L17A1 (for use with the C8SFW/L119A1 carbine) and AG-SA80 under the designation L123A3 (for use with the SA80/L85 rifle).^[4]

See also

• Heckler & Koch AG36
• M320 grenade launcher
• M203 grenade launcher

References

1. "Mexico - Military Equipment". Archived from the original on 2015-06-14. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
2. Voorschrift 2-1352: Handboek KL-Militair, page 19-43, 2003
3. "EM LAMEGO COM AS OPERAÇÕES ESPECIAIS DO EXÉRCITO (I) | Operacional" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-04-03.
4. DE&S response to freedom of information request

External links

• The AG-C/EGLM Grenade Launcher