STK 40 AGL
Automatic grenade launcher From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The STK 40 AGL, formerly the CIS 40 AGL[a] is a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, developed in the late 1980s and produced by the Singaporean defence firm Chartered Industries of Singapore (CIS, now ST Kinetics). The launcher is employed primarily by the Singapore Armed Forces and the police and security forces of several other countries.[1]
| STK 40 AGL | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Singapore |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1991–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Anti-guerrilla operations in the Philippines |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Chartered Industries of Singapore |
| Designed | 1986-1989 |
| Manufacturer | Chartered Industries of Singapore (now ST Kinetics) |
| Produced | 1991–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 33 kg (72.75 lb) |
| Length | 966 mm (38.0 in) with stock |
| Barrel length | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Width | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Cartridge | 40x53mm grenade |
| Action | Blowback operation |
| Rate of fire | 350-500 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 242 m/s (794 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 2,200 m (7,217.8 ft) |
| Feed system | Linked belt |
| Sights | Folding leaf sight |
History
On 19 June 2000, STK announced the release of an upgrade kit, known as the 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher Air-Bursting System (40mm AGL-ABS).[2] Upgrades consist of the electronic fire control system, the gun computer, the muzzle programming coil as well as the optical sighting system.[2]
On 13 December 2010, the Kuwait Defense Ministry released a statement that the CIS 40 AGL was offered for the Kuwaiti military.[3]
Design
The STK 40 AGL can be mounted on a M3 tripod, a light weight tripod, a lock/fire mount, softmount, ringmount or on a RWS.[4]
The STK 40 AGL has a Mark II variant, which includes weight reduction of almost 6 kg; a barrel removal system; improved handling, performance, aesthetics and ergonomics.[5] The components, when disassembled, consist of the operating group, barrel, receiver group, top cover group, trigger group.[5]
Users
Bangladesh: STK 40 AGL Mk 2 used by Bangladesh Army.[6]
Chile[7]
Cyprus[8]
Georgia: Used on Nurol Ejder and Otokar Cobra AFVs[9]
Indonesia: Made under license by PT Pindad for the Indonesian military as Pindad SPG-3 in 1994.[10]
Italy[7]
Mexico[7]
Morocco[7]
Nigeria[7]
Papua New Guinea: Used by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.[11]
Peru[7]
Philippines: Philippine Army, Philippine Marine Corps[7]
Singapore: Used as a main armament on the Bionix 40/50 IFVs.[12][13]
Sri Lanka[7]
Thailand[7]
Uruguay[7]
See also
Notes
- Using the Wayback machine on this CIS 40 AGL page indicates that the CIS 40 AGL name was used until early 2017, when it changed to the STK 40 AGL name as seen here.
References
External links
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