EAGLE grenade launcher explained

EAGLE
Origin:Canada
Type:Grenade launcher
Is Ranged:yes
Manufacturer:Colt Canada
Weight:2.14kg (04.72lb) Basic
Length:30.5cm (12inches) Unit
60.4cm (23.8inches) extended
52cm (20inches) retracted
Part Length:21.9cm (08.6inches) Standard
2.54kg (05.6lb) Optional123cm (48inches)
Width:7.4cm (02.9inches)
Height:19cm (07inches) with Buttstock
16.9cm (06.7inches)
Cartridge:40×46mm
Caliber:40 x 46mm Low Velocity
Barrels:Single-barreled
Action:Single shot with double action trigger
Feed:Single side feed
Sights:Direct fire iron sights / Tilt-up ladder 100 - 400m

The EAGLE is a grenade launcher of Canadian origin.[1] The weapon is chambered in the 40mm round and is a grenade launcher attachment. A MIL-STD rail is required for attachment. It can be used on the C7/M16, C8/M4 series rifles/carbines or as a stand-alone weapon.

External links

EAGLE grenade launcher on Colt Canada's website

Notes and References

  1. Web site: True North Strong - Canadian Assault Weapons. Colt Canada. Colt Canada Corporation. 21 June 2016. 17 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170517050357/http://www.coltcanada.com/assets/cc-2013-cat-web.pdf. dead.