The Pakistan Army has started conducting trials on a domestically produced Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL), according to reports on social media.
Pakistan’s indigenous Daudson’s PAK-40 Automatic Grenade Launcher Undergoing Pakistani Army Trials.
This AGL Can operate at maximum 55 degree Celsius and minimum -24 Celsius, maximum range 2200m ,weight 41 kg and also can be equipped with Night Vision Scope or thermal sights. pic.twitter.com/FrniJ6t8RP
— AhmAd IbrAhim (@AhmAdTipu7) May 2, 2018
Pictures posted on Twitter show Army personnel reportedly testing an indigenous PAK-40 Automatic Grenade Launcher. The weapon platform is reportedly capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 55C to -24C.
Reports suggest the launcher has a range of 2,200 meters and weighs around 41 kilograms. The launcher can also be equipped with night vision or thermal sights.
The launcher fires 40mm grenades with a lethal radius of 10 metres and is capable of firing multiple types of grenades.
An Automatic grenade launcher is much like a machine gun, as it fires rounds in quick succession from an ammunition belt or a magazine. It is also mounted on vehicles or helicopters and requires a small team to operate it.
