Lanciatoregranate LG-21
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| Lanzagranadas LG-21 | |
|---|---|
 Standalone LG-21 | |
| Type | Grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2009–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–present) |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Unit cost | US$3,500[1] |
| Produced | 2008 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Length | 350 mm (13.7 in.) |
| Barrel length | 280 mm (11 in.) |
| Cartridge | 40x46mm SR |
| Action | Single shot, double action |
| Rate of fire | 5 to 7 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 76 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 150 m (point) 350 m (area) |
| Maximum firing range | 400 m |
| Feed system | Single shot |
- ↑ 40mm M320 grenade launcher will be replace M203 next year - Thefirearmblog.com, 5 December 2008