GL-06
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| GL-06 | |
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| Type | single-shot |
| Place of origin |  Switzerland |
| Service history | |
| Used by | European military Special Forces groups |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Brügger & Thomet AG Company |
| Variants | LL-06 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.05 kg (unloaded) |
| Length | 385 mm (folded) 590 mm (stock opened) |
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| Caliber | 40 x 46mm low velocity |
| Action | break open |
| Effective range | 300 m |
| Sights | 2 which is: Integral open sights (with adjustable diopter-type rear sight) Integral Picatinny type rail on the barrel which permits installation of many types of sighting equipment. |
The GL-06 grenade launcher was born from recent request from police force of one of leading European nations, which sought to obtain a less-lethal weapon for anti-riot application, with particular need for pin-point accuracy at standoff ranges (beyond 40 meters for such scenarios) when firing impact rounds. B+T provided its client with both weapon and a special round, with added benefit of compatibility with wide array of lethal and less-lethal ammunition produced in 40 mm low-velocity class. GL-06 is lighter and more compact than other stand-alone weapons of the same class (such as US M79 or German HK 69), yet it is capable of great accuracy, tactical flexibility and has good ergonomics.
[edit] 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 LL-06. Although LL-06 is variation from GL-06 but both have little kind difference that is the color of the frame. Both weapons are fully capable of firing a complete range of 40mm x 46 munitions.
