| Mk 47 grenade launcher | |
|---|---|
 Closeup of the MK 47 Striker being fired | |
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2005–present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane |
| Designed | 2000s |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics - Armament and Technical Products Colt CZ Group |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| Variants | Mk47 Mod 0, Mk47 Mod 1 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Gun: 39.6 pounds (18.0 kg) |
| Length | 37 inches (940 mm) |
| Barrel length | 24.02 inches (610 mm) |
| Width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Height | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Cartridge | 40×53mm |
| Action | Short-recoil[1] |
| Effective firing range | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
| Feed system | Belt |
| Sights | AN/PAS-13 Heavy Thermal Weapon Sight, by Raytheon |
The Mk 47 or Striker 40[2] is a 40mm automatic grenade launcher with an integrated fire control system, capable of launching smart programmable 40mm air burst grenades in addition to various unguided rounds.[3]
- ^ Defense Industry Daily
- ^ "Striker40 - 40mm Grenade Machine Gun - General Dynamics". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
- ^ "Say hello to America's newest 40 mm grenade machine gun - Business Insider". Business Insider.