Beretta GLX160 Grenade Launcher

The Beretta GLX160 Grenade Launcher was developed in conjunction with the ARX160 automatic rifle for the Italian military for the Soldato Futuro (Future Soldier) program.  It's a single shot, breech loaded, shoulder-fired and chambered for the 40mm low velocity grenade (40x46 LV).

The GLX 160 was designed either to be mounted under the ARX160 or used as a stand-alone platform with an optional 5-position stock and pistol grip.  It's made of polymer and a steel alloy barrel to reduce weight.  It also has a double-action-only trigger which makes it safer to operate in case of a misfire.  It comes standard with iron sights and has provision for mounting additional sights.



Technical Specifications

Caliber:   40x46mm LV
Barrel length:   280mm  (11 inches)
Overall length:  364mm (580/700mm stand alone version)
                          14.33 inches (23.83 - 27.56 inches stand alone version)
Weight:   <1 Kg (2.2 Kg stand-alone version)
                  2.2 lbs (4.85 lbs stand alone version)
Stock:   5-position telescopic
Trigger system:   Double-action-only
Locking system:   Rotating bolt
Safety:  Ambidextrous button manual safety
             It does not fire before the breech is locked
             It does not fire if not properly locked in place
             It has a loaded chamber indicator
Iron sights:   Front sight adjustable in elevation and windage
                     Multi-position rear sight from 50 to 400 meters in 50 meters increment
Optoelectronic FCS:  On request