MOD 3 40MM ADVANCED GRENADE LAUNCHER · General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems produces the...
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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
produces the MK19 MOD 3 40mm grenade machine
gun, an air-cooled, blow-back operated, belt-fed weapon.
Highly portable within small soldier units, the weapon’s
high lethality and broad versatility make it the prime
choice of U.S. warfighters as an essential weapon in
both offensive and defensive operations.
The MK19 is a reliable, portable 40mm grenade
weapon system suited for light infantry vehicles
and tripod applications.
Firing M430A1 High Explosive Dual Purpose grenades,
the MK19 provides lethal fire against a variety of targets,
including lightly armored vehicles and dismounted infantry.
It will penetrate 75mm rolled homogenous armor at a maxi-
mum range of 2,050 meters. Dismounted personnel within
a radius of 15 meters from impact will be immobilized by
blast and fragmentation.
MK19MOD 3 40MM ADVANCED GRENADE LAUNCHERReliable, portable, lethal
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11399 16th Court North - Suite 200 - St. Petersburg, FL 33716 - (727) 578-8100 - [email protected] - www.gd-ots.com Approved for Public Release 2013
042013
SPECIFICATIONS s
Caliber 40mm
MK19 Weight 77.6 pounds (35 kg)
MK19 Length 43.1 inches (1,095 mm)
MK19 Width 13.4 inches (340 mm)
Rate of fire 325-375 rounds per minute
AmmunitionAll high velocity 40mm NATO-qualified
Maximum effective range2,000 meters - area target 1,500 meters - point target
Maximum range 2,212 meters
Muzzle velocity241 meters (790 feet) per second
Key Features:
- Sustained automatic firing
- Dual spade grips for stable control
- Removable barrel
- No headspace or timing adjustments required
- Open-bolt firing eliminates cook off, enhances cooling between bursts and allows sustained firing at three-to-five round bursts
- Simple design for easy maintenance
- Mean rounds between failure exceeds 20,000 rounds
Standard 40mm Machine Gun Product Improvements:
As part of General Dynamics’ standard 40mm machine gun offering, product improvements include a set of four
enhanced internal parts for increased durability and reliability.
Adjustable Secondary Drive Lever
Feed Slide Adjustment Tool
Cocking Lever and Cam
Firing Pin and Sear