Designation:

Y2 MK1

Info
Manufacturer: DENEL (PTY) LTD  
Product type: Weapons & Weapon Systems  
Name: Automatic grenade launcher  

The 40mm, Y2 MK-1 Six Shot Grenade Launcher is a lightweight, semi-automatic, shoulder fired grenade launcher for infantry use. It fires the widely used 40mm, low velocity family of grenades. The weapon is based on the revolver principle with a cylinder holding six rounds. A gas piston activates the cylinder, which is spring driven. The 40mm, Y2 MK-1 Grenade Launcher is fitted with an Occluded Eye Gun-sight (OEG), which means that the weapon is fired with both eyes open. The sight is operational in poor light conditions as long as the target can be seen.

Specifications:
Property Value
Main weapon caliber (mm)
40
Main weapon caliber (mm)
6.5
Ammunition of the main gun
6
Length (mm)
566
Width (mm)
300
Height (mm)
171
Muzzle velocity (m/s)
76
Firing range (m)
400
Rate of fire (rds/min)
18




   
Y2 MK1