General Dynamics (GD) will produce MK47 advanced lightweight grenade launcher (ALGL) systems as part of a foreign military sale contract awarded by the US Army.
Under the $24.9m contract, the company’s subsidiary General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products will supply 130 MK47 systems that each includes the lightweight video sight systems, spare parts and technical support.
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The MK47, also known as the Striker40, is an ALGL capable of firing air-bursting munitions.
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products vice-president and general manager of gun systems Mike O’Brien said the MK47 is a reliable, portable 40mm grenade weapon system suited for mobile, tactical combat infantry units, particularly against soft and lightly armoured targets.
“The MK47 has been demonstrated in combat to be a one-shot, one-kill weapon system,” O’Brien said.
GD, in collaboration with Raytheon, will build the lightweight video system fire control that helps in the detection, recognition and first-round engagement of target threats.
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By GlobalDataDeliveries are expected to start in January 2012 and complete by August 2012.
