Brügger & Thomet GL06
| Brügger & Thomet GL06 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Brügger & Thomet |
| Manufacturer | Brügger & Thomet |
| Variants | LL06 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.05 kg (4.52 lb) |
| Length | 590 mm (23.2 in) stock extended / 385 mm (15.2 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 280 mm (11.0 in) |
| Width | 60 mm (2.4 in) stock extended / 95 mm (3.7 in) stock folded |
| Height | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
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| Caliber | 40×46mm grenade |
| Action | Break-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 85 m/s (279 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300 m |
| Feed system | Breech-loaded, single-shot |
| Sights |
Ghost ring iron sights 339 mm (13.3 in) sight radius Picatinny rail |
The Brügger & Thomet GL06 is a dedicated stand-alone shoulder-fired 40×46mm grenade launcher intended for military and police applications. The GL06 was developed 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 meters 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 low-velocity class. 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.
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 40×46mm ammunition.
