The STK 40 AGL, formerly the CIS 40 AGL[a] is a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, developed in the late 1980s and produced by the Singaporean defence firm Chartered Industries of Singapore (CIS, now ST Kinetics). The launcher is employed primarily by the Singapore Armed Forces and the police and security forces of several other countries.[1]
| STK 40 AGL | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Singapore |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1991–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Anti-guerrilla operations in the Philippines |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Chartered Industries of Singapore |
| Designed | 1986-1989 |
| Manufacturer | Chartered Industries of Singapore (now ST Kinetics) |
| Produced | 1991–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 33 kg (72.75 lb) |
| Length | 966 mm (38.0 in) with stock |
| Barrel length | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Width | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Cartridge | 40x53mm grenade |
| Action | Blowback operation |
| Rate of fire | 350-500 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 242 m/s (794 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 2,200 m (7,217.8 ft) |
| Feed system | Linked belt |
| Sights | Folding leaf sight |
History
editOn 19 June 2000, STK announced the release of an upgrade kit, known as the 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher Air-Bursting System (40mm AGL-ABS).[2] Upgrades consist of the electronic fire control system, the gun computer, the muzzle programming coil as well as the optical sighting system.[2]
On 13 December 2010, the Kuwait Defense Ministry released a statement that the CIS 40 AGL was offered for the Kuwaiti military.[3]
Design
editThe STK 40 AGL can be mounted on a M3 tripod, a light weight tripod, a lock/fire mount, softmount, ringmount or on a RWS.[4]
The STK 40 AGL has a Mark II variant, which includes weight reduction of almost 6 kg; a barrel removal system; improved handling, performance, aesthetics and ergonomics.[5] The components, when disassembled, consist of the operating group, barrel, receiver group, top cover group, trigger group.[5]
Users
editBangladesh: STK 40 AGL Mk 2 used by Bangladesh Army.[6]
Chile[7]
Cyprus[8]
Georgia: Used on Nurol Ejder and Otokar Cobra AFVs[9]
Indonesia: Made under license by PT Pindad for the Indonesian military as Pindad SPG-3 in 1994.[10]
Italy[7]
Mexico[7]
Morocco[7]
Nigeria[7]
Papua New Guinea: Used by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.[11]
Peru[7]
Philippines: Philippine Army, Philippine Marine Corps[7]
Singapore: Used as a main armament on the Bionix 40/50 IFVs.[12][13]
Sri Lanka[7]
Thailand[7]
Uruguay[7]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Using the Wayback machine on this CIS 40 AGL page indicates that the CIS 40 AGL name was used until early 2017, when it changed to the STK 40 AGL name as seen here.
References
edit- ^ Woźniak, Ryszard. Encyklopedia najnowszej broni palnej - tom 2 G-Ł. Bellona. 2001. pp60.
- ^ a b "Advanced 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher Air-Bursting System". Archived from the original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Kuwait Defence Ministry, ST Kinetics and CIS 40mm AGL". Archived from the original on 12 August 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "CIS 40 mm automatic grenade launcher Singapore Singaporean army pictures technical data sheet UK | Singapore Singaporean small heavy weapons UK | Singapore Singaporian army military equipment UK". Archived from the original on 12 August 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ a b "ST Kinetics: Singapore on the Move". Archived from the original on 12 August 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Bangladesh army standardizes Singaporean 40mm grenade launcher". Army Recognition Group. Promenade des Ours, 11, 5300 Andenne, Belgium. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i j Trade Update 2019 (PDF). Small Arms Survey. 2019. p. 50. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2019.
- ^ Redefined, Defence (13 June 2021). "ΤΑΜΣ-ΤΑΑΣ «ΝΙΚΗΤΗΣ-ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑ 2021» | Τα ενδιαφέροντα οπλικά συστήματα και μέσα που εντοπίσαμε - Φωτογραφίες". DEFENCE ReDEFiNED (in Greek). Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Armament of the Georgian Army". Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ^ "Un repaso a las armas ligeras de Pindad" (in Spanish). ARMAS. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ Capie, David (2004). Under the Gun: The Small Arms Challenge in the Pacific. Wellington: Victoria University Press. pp. 63–65. ISBN 978-0864734532.
- ^ "Singapores Bionix IFV Family". Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ Miller, Stephen W. (23 May 2017). "Fighting Talk". Archived from the original on 12 August 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- Bibliography
- Andrew, C Tillman (December 1989). "IDR test report: Singapore's automatic grenade launcher ...and then there were seven". Jane's International Defence Review. Jane's Information Group: 1681–1683.
- Wozniak, Ryszard (2001). Encyklopedia najnowszej broni palnej - tom 2 G-Ł (in Polish). Warsaw, Poland: Bellona. pp. 58–59. ISBN 83-11-09310-5.
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