Mk 47 Striker
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Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
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Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 2006–present |
Used by | United States Special Operations Command |
Wars | Operation Enduring Freedom |
Production history | |
Designer | Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane |
Designed | 2000s |
Manufacturer | General Dynamics - Armament and Technical Products |
Produced | 2004–present |
Variants | Mk47 Mod 0, Mk47 Mod 1 |
Specifications | |
Weight | Gun: 39.6 pounds (18.0 kg) |
Length | 37 inches (940 mm) |
Barrel length | 24.02 inches (610 mm) |
Width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
Height | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
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Cartridge | 40×53mm |
Action | Short-recoil[1] |
Feed system | Belt |
Sights | AN/PAS-13 Heavy Thermal Weapon Sight, by Raytheon |