| GL-06 | |
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 In the middle the GL-06 with the foldable ballistic helmet visor stock | |
| Type | Grenade launcher |
| Place of origin |
 Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Brügger & Thomet |
| Manufacturer | Brügger & Thomet |
| Variants | LL-06 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.05 kg (4.52 lb) |
| Length | 590 mm (23.2 in) stock extended / 385 mm (15.2 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 280 mm (11.0 in) |
| Width | 60 mm (2.4 in) stock extended / 95 mm (3.7 in) stock folded |
| Height | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
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| Caliber | 40x46mm grenade |
| Action | Break-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 85 m/s (279 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300 m |
| Feed system | Breech-loaded, single-shot |
| Sights |
Ghost ring iron sights 339 mm (13.3 in) sight radius |
The GL-06 grenade launcher is a stand-alone shoulder-firing 40 millimeter grenade launcher intended for military and police applications. The GL-06 was developed in response to a recent request from the police force of a leading European nation which sought to obtain a non-lethal weapon for anti-riot application with the particular need for pin-point accuracy at standoff ranges (beyond 40 meters for such scenarios) when firing impact rounds. The Thun-based Brügger & Thomet (B&T or B+T) company provided its client with both a weapon and a special round, with the added benefit of compatibility with a wide array of lethal and less-lethal ammunition produced in the 40 mm low-velocity class. The GL-06 is lighter and more compact than other stand-alone weapons of the same class (such as the US M79 or German HK 69), yet it is capable of great accuracy, tactical flexibility and has good ergonomics.
Design[]
The GL-06 is a dedicated stand-alone shoulder-firing weapon intended for military and police applications. A special dedicated "less lethal" version of GL-06 is produced as the LL-06. Although the LL-06 is a variation of the GL-06, the main difference is the color of the frame. Both weapons are fully capable of firing a complete range of 40mm x 46 munitions.
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