Milkor MGL Country South Africa Type Grenade launcher Manufacturer Armscor Introduction 1981 Specifications Weight 5.9 kg (13 lb) empty Length 812 mm (32 in), stock extended 711 mm (28 in), stock collapsed Barrel length 310 mm (12 in) Cartridge 40 mm grenade Action Double action Rate of fire 2 rounds/sec (rapid fire) 18 rounds/min (sustained) Effective range 375 m (400 yd) Feed system 6 rounds, non-removable cylinder

The MGL is a grenade launcher manufactured in South Africa by the Milkor company (renamed Rippel Effect in 2007).

It is a clockwork (spring-driven) revolver multiple-shot weapon, intended to significantly increase a small squad\'s firepower when compared to traditional single-shot grenade launchers like the M203. The MGL is designed to be simple, rugged and reliable. After its introduction in 1983, the MGL was gradually adopted by over 30 countries; it has since proven its effectiveness in harsh environments ranging from jungles to deserts.

The original MGL was designed in 1981. It began production in 1983 for the South African Defence Force, under the designation Y2. It features a rotating revolver-style cylinder magazine with six chambers, capable of accepting most 40 mm grenades. The cylinder is spring-loaded and rotates automatically while firing, but it must be wound back up after every reload. The rear of the cylinder (including the pistol grip) is unlatched and pivoted counter-clockwise to expose the chambers during reload. Each new round is loaded manually, one by one, because the cylinder cannot be removed like a magazine. The weapon features a folding metal stock and an adjustable, IR-capable Trijicon Armson Occluded Eye Gunsight (red dot sight) that allows precision fire at ranges up to 375 m. The position of the front vertical grip is adjustable for comfort. The weapon also has a fire selector safety switch just above the rear pistol grip. In the last decade, several upgrades were made to the original design.