Brügger & Thomet GL06

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Brügger & Thomet GL06
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TypeGrenade launcher
Riot gun
Place of originSwitzerland
Production history
DesignerBrügger & Thomet
ManufacturerBrügger & Thomet
VariantsLL06
Specifications
Mass2.05 kg (4.52 lb)
Length590 mm (23.2 in) stock extended / 385 mm (15.2 in) stock folded
Barrel length280 mm (11.0 in)
Width60 mm (2.4 in) stock extended / 95 mm (3.7 in) stock folded
Height200 mm (7.9 in)
Caliber40×46 mm (1.8 in)
ActionBreak action
Muzzle velocity85 m/s (279 ft/s)
Effective firing range300 m (980 ft)
Feed systemBreech-loaded, single-shot
SightsGhost ring iron sights
339 mm (13.3 in) sight radius
Picatinny rail

The Brügger & Thomet GL06 is a dedicated stand-alone shoulder-fired 40×46 mm (1.8 in) grenade launcher intended for military and police applications.[1]

History[]

The GL06 was developed in 2006[2] in response to a recent request from the police force of a leading European country which sought to obtain a less-lethal weapon for anti-riot application with the particular need for pin-point accuracy at standoff ranges (beyond 40 m (130 ft) for such scenarios) when firing impact rounds. The Thun-based Brügger & Thomet (B&T) company provided its client with both a weapon and a special round, with the added benefit of compatibility with a wide array of lethal and less-lethal ammunition produced in the 40 mm (1.6 in) low-velocity class.

Design[]

The GL06 is a stand-alone shoulder-firing weapon intended for military and police applications. A special "less-lethal" version of GL06 was produced as the LL06. Although the LL06 was marketed as a variation of the GL06, the only difference is the bright yellow color of the frame, compared to the standard black of the GL06. Both weapons are fully capable of firing a complete range of lethal and less-lethal 40×46 mm (1.8 in) ammunition.

The GL06 is lighter and more compact than other stand-alone weapons of the same class (such as the US M79 or German HK69A1), yet it is capable of greater accuracy, tactical flexibility and has good ergonomics.[citation needed]

Production[]

The GL06 is also produced by four different manufacturers around the world.[2]

Users[]

Others[]

Between one and seven B&T Gl-06 and LL-06 have been exported in other countries : Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Island, Serbia, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Oman, South Africa, Malaysia, Kenya and United Arab Emirates.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=462
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Jenzen-Jones, N. R.; Rice, Graeme (April 2016). "The Online Trade of Light Weapons in Libya". Security Assessment in North Africa Dispatch. Small Arms Survey (6).
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Lanceur de balles de défense LBD 40. Une arme dangereuse, Interpellation 19.3188 de Fridez Pierre-Alain (PS), 20 mars 2019 et avis du conseil fédéral du 15 mai 2019, parlament.ch
  4. ^ La SQ remplace ses balles de plastique par des projectiles aussi controversés, 6 avril 2018, Radio-Canada.
  5. ^ http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/brugger-thomets-swiss-40mm-grenade-launcher/
  6. ^ "2 octobre 2017 Parliamentary Questions"..
  7. ^ https://www.rtvslo.si/crna-kronika/policija-potrdila-da-je-na-cetrtkovih-izgredih-uporabila-gumijaste-naboje/541998
  8. ^ https://www.europapress.es/sociedad/sucesos-00649/noticia-mossos-contaran-nueva-arma-antidisturbios-dispositivo-copa-rey-dispara-espuma-compacta-20110418161437.html
  9. ^ "Grenade launcher Fort-600". Archived from the original on 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  10. ^ B&T USA Contracted to Provide GL06 40mm Launcher to US DHS, 13 novembre 2018, theoutdoorwire.com.

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