Brügger & Thomet GL-06

Infobox Weapon
name=GL-06


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origin=flag|Switzerland
type=Grenade launcher
is_ranged=yes
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is_explosive=yes
is_artillery=yes
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designer=Brügger & Thomet
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manufacturer=Brügger & Thomet
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variants=LL-06
weight=kg to lb|2.05|sp=us|abbr=on|precision=2|wiki=yes
length=mm to in|590|abbr=on|precision=1|wiki=yes stock extended / convert|385|mm|abbr=on|1 stock folded
part_length=convert|280|mm|abbr=on|1
width=convert|60|mm|abbr=on|1 stock extended / convert|95|mm|abbr=on|1 stock folded
height=convert|200|mm|abbr=on|1
crew=
cartridge=
caliber=40x46mm grenade
action=Break-action
rate=
velocity=convert|85|m/s|0|lk=on|sp=us|abbr=on
range=300 m
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feed=Breech-loaded, single-shot
sights=Ghost ring iron sights convert|339|mm|abbr=on|1 sight radius

The GL-06 grenade launcher was born from recent request from police force of one of leading European nations, which sought to obtain a less-lethal weapon for anti-riot application, with particular need for pin-point accuracy at standoff ranges (beyond 40 meters for such scenarios) when firing impact rounds. The Thun-based Brügger & Thomet (B&T or B+T) company provided its client with both weapon and a special round, with added benefit of compatibility with wide array of lethal and less-lethal ammunition produced in 40 mm low-velocity class. GL-06 is lighter and more compact than other stand-alone weapons of the same class (such as US M79 or German HK 69), yet it is capable of great accuracy, tactical flexibility and has good ergonomics.

Design

The GL-06 is a dedicated stand-alone shoulder-firing weapon, intended for military and police applications. A special dedicated "less lethal" version of GL-06 is produced as LL-06. Although LL-06 is variation from GL-06 but both have little kind difference that is the color of the frame. Both weapons are fully capable of firing a complete range of 40mm x 46 munitions.

ee also

*M79
*Heckler & Koch HK69A1

External links

* [http://www.brugger-thomet.ch/en/manufacturing/firearms/gl06.php?navanchor=2110034 B&T GL-06 Single Shot Launcher]
* [http://www.brugger-thomet.ch/pdf/TS-2889.pdf GL-06 Technical Specifications ans Manual]