Norinco LG3 40 mm automatic grenade launcher

The LG3 40 mm automatic grenade launcher is a multipurpose light fire support weapon. It can be mounted on spade grips, turret, combat vehicles, patrol boats, helicopters and other operational platforms.

The LG3 40 mm AGL is an air-cooled, blowback type automatic launcher which fires a variety of high muzzle velocity 40 mm ammunitions.

Grenade includes BLG3 HE round, BGJ3 HE dual purpose round, BGH1 HEI grenade, BGR1 incendiary grenade and BGS1 training round.

A variety of sights and fire-control systems, including daylight sight, night sight, are available to enhance capabilities of the LG3 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.

Features

• Blowback automatic principle, with simple and compact integral structure, features small outline dimensions and light weight.
• Closed bolt firing contributes to satisfying performance of firing safety and accuracy.
• Capability of left or right-side feeding of rounds enables the launcher to be mounted on various platforms.
• A standard Picatinny sight rail interface is privided.
• Compatible of firing 40 mm U.S. MK 19 Mod 3 automatic grenade launcher ammunitions, and LG3's 40 mm grenade ammunition can be fired by MK 19 Mod 3 as well.

Specifications

Calibre: 40x53 mm
Operation: gas, automatic
Feed: metal-link belt
Weight (launcher assembly): 27 kg
Weight (tripod): 15 kg
Rate of fire: cyclic, 340 to 400 rds/min
Muzzle velocity: 240 m/s
Maximum firing range: 2200 m
Ammunition capacity: 30 rds
Weapon sights: 0S6 telescope sight, ON2 night sight, OS7 automatic laser range-finding setting sight