Mk 47 Striker
Type: Grenade Launcher
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: General Dynamics Ordnance
Overview
Lightweight 40x53mm automatic grenade launcher with integrated fire control system and programmable airburst capability. Weighs 18 kg — significantly lighter than the Mk 19. Features lightweight receiver, electronic fire control for programming airbursting ammunition, and reduced recoil. Used by US special operations forces.
Technical Specifications
| feed | Belt-fed |
|---|---|
| weight_kg | 18 |
| caliber_mm | 40 |
| guided_round | XM1060 thermobaric + SAGM semi-active laser guided round |
| rate_of_fire_rpm | 260 |
| effective_range_m | 2000 |
| muzzle_velocity_ms | 241 |
Operators
- United States
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