What is a 40 Mike Mike Round?

What is a 40 Mike Mike Round?

(US Army and Marines, military, slang) Any weapon firing a 40mm grenade. Often specifically the M203 grenade launcher whether mounted underneath an M-16 or variant. Often in the Marine Corps, the “40 Mike-Mike” is slang for the Mark-19 Automatic 40mm Grenade Launcher.

What is the blast radius of a 40mm grenade?

Blast radius-15 meters. Maximum range-2,200 meters.

How does a 40 mm grenade work?

The round is programmed to airburst over the target and the fuze counts down the programmed time via its built in electronics. If an unprogrammed round is fired, it will detonate on impact. The projectile has a built in self-destruct and can be fired by any automatic grenade launcher.

Can I buy a M32?

A small collection of Army trade-in M32 grenade launchers are being sold off by Milkor. just announced the release and sale of several original Army-issue M32 grenade launchers, capable of firing six 40mm grenades in less than three seconds, for the eye-opening cost of $15,000 (not including added taxes and shipping).

Is the M32A1 MSGL a mil spec weapon?

The M32A1 has been tested to the rigorous MIL-SPEC/MIL-STD required by the USMC. These tests included drop testing, salt fog spray, and safety assessments. The weapon earned a Weapon Explosive Safety Evaluation Review Board (WESERB) certification and is currently the only MSGL in the US DOD with this certification.

How to convert a millimeter to a centimeter?

How to convert millimeters to centimetes. 1 mm is equal to 0.1 centimeters: 1 mm = 0.1 cm. The distance d in centimeters (cm) is equal to the distance d in millimeters (mm) divided by 10: d (cm) = d (mm) / 10. Convert 20 millimeters to centimeters: d (cm) = 20mm / 10 = 2cm.

What kind of sight does a Milkor MGL have?

A Malaysian PASKAU airman equipped with a Milkor M32 MGL fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight. The MGL grenade launcher consists of a lightweight, progressively rifled steel barrel, sight assembly, frame with firing mechanism, spring-actuated revolving cylinder magazine, and a folding stock.

What does a MGL grenade launcher look like?

The MGL grenade launcher consists of a lightweight, progressively rifled steel barrel, sight assembly, frame with firing mechanism, spring-actuated revolving cylinder magazine, and a folding stock. The weapon has a fire selector safety switch just above the rear pistol grip which can be operated from either side.