U.S. Ordnance’s MK19 MOD 3 is a Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL) capable of firing a variety of 40mm grenades. This weapon is an essential machine gun for fighting forces who aim to dominate space at short and long distances while providing continuous firepower.
This battlefield game-changer has a rate of fire of 325 to 375 rounds per minute and reaches out to distances as great as 2200 meters with an onslaught of lethal fire against a variety of targets including lightly armored vehicles and dismounted infantry out in the open, in defilade, or in entrenched fighting positions.
Due to its low recoil and comparatively light weight, this weapon is adapted for use on many different platforms, including small attack boats and fast attack vehicles, such as the Humvee (HMMWV), AAV and Stryker, military jeeps and a large variety of naval mounts. This weapon is also designed to not cook off because it fires from an open bolt and has a low barrel temperature during rapid fire.
The MK19 MOD 3 is highly portable within small and large units. The weapon’s high-lethality and broad versatility makes it a prime choice as a vital weapon in both offensive and defensive operations.
Key Features
Automatic Fire
Weapon life of 50,000 rounds
Vehicle or ground mounted
Simple design for easy general maintenance
Ammunition, all high velocity 40mm (NATO-qualified)
HEDP grenades will penetrate 75mm rolled homogenous armor at a maximum range of 2,212 meters
Mounting rail for accessories
Flip up rear sights
Blow back operated
Belt fed
Dual spade grips for stable control
Removable barrel
No headspace or timing adjustments required
Chrome bore barrel
Belt pull – 28 round without reduction to rate of fire