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Grenade launcher
SIG GL 5040 is a grenade launcher originating in Switzerland. It was built by Swiss Arms. Reported operators include Switzerland, Malaysia.
SwitzerlandTechnical data
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | 0.432 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 0.432 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
Grenade launcher
Switzerland
1997–present
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SIG
Swiss Arms
GL 5140, GL 5340, GLG 40
1.7 kg (3.75 lb) (GL 5040/GL 5140) 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) (GLG 40)
432 mm (17.0 in) (GL 5040, GL 5140) 710 mm (28.0 in) stock extended / 480 mm (18.9 in) stock folded (GLG 40)
305 mm (12.0 in)
40x46mm
Breech-loaded, single-shot
75 m/s (246 ft/s)
200 m (220 yd)
Manually loaded
Folding leaf sight
Switzerland
Malaysia
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
SIG GL 5040 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Malaysia