EAGLE grenade launcher

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Grenade launcher

EAGLE

Type| Grenade launcher
Place of origin| Canada
Production history
Manufacturer| Colt Canada
Specifications
Mass| 2.14 kg (4.7 lb) Basic
Length| 30.5 cm (12.0 in) Unit
60.4 cm (23.8 in) extended
52.0 cm (20.5 in) retracted
Barrel length| 21.9 cm (8.6 in) Standard
2.54 kg (5.6 lb) Optional 123 cm (48 in)
Width| 7.4 cm (2.9 in)
Height| 19.0 cm (7.5 in) with Buttstock
16.9 cm (6.7 in)

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Cartridge| 40×46mm
Caliber| 40 x 46mm Low Velocity
Barrels| Single-barreled
Action| Single shot with double action trigger
Feed system| Single side feed
Sights| Direct fire iron sights / Tilt-up ladder 100 - 400m

The EAGLE is a grenade launcher of Canadian origin.[1] The weapon is chambered in the 40mm round and is a grenade launcher attachment. A MIL-STD rail is required for attachment. It can be used on the C7/M16, C8/M4 series rifles/carbines or as a stand-alone weapon.

## See also

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* M203 grenade launcher - (United States)
* M79 grenade launcher - (United States)
* HK69 grenade launcher - (West Germany, Germany)
* B&T GL-06 Grenade Launcher - (Switzerland)
* Fort-600 grenade launcher - (Ukraine)
* RGM-40 grenade launcher - (Russia)

## References

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1. ^ "True North Strong - Canadian Assault Weapons" (PDF). Colt Canada. Colt Canada Corporation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2016.

## External links

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EAGLE grenade launcher on Colt Canada's website