Heckler & Koch HK 69

Heckler & Koch HK 69

Overview

HK 69A1

Left side view of HK 69A1 stand alone 40mm grenade launcher. Source: Heckler & Koch - © copyright lies with original owner

Origin Germany Type Grenade launcher Entered service 1979 Status In service Development 1972 - late 1970's Developer Germany - Heckler & Koch Production 1979 - 2010's Producer Germany - Heckler & Koch Italy - Franchi Deginations MZP-1 / Mehrzweckpistole 1 German for "multipurpose pistol 1" Grapi / Granatpistole German nickname GL-40/90 Italian production 40 KRPIST 2002 / Kranaattipistooli 2002 Finnish military service L104A1 UK military designation

Description

Introduction

The HK 69 is a grenade launcher of German origin. The HK 69 was developed by Heckler & Koch in the 1970's. It is a standalone grenade launcher for military and law enforcement use. In German military service it is also known as "Granatpistole", which is German for "grenade pistol". A version for law enforcement use is called the MZP-1. This stands for "Mehrzweckpistole 1", German for "multi-purpose pistol 1".

Design

The HK 69 is derived from the HK 79 under barrel grenade launcher, which was developed for use on the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle. The HK 69 has a pistol like appearance. The metal frame connects the steel barrel, pistol grip, rear sight and retractable shoulder stock. The rifled barrel is hinged at the front and flips forward for reloading. The standard HK 69 is meant for military use and has a ladder sight for indirect fire. The MZP-1 law enforcement model only has a flip up sight for direct fire.

Firepower

The HK 69 is a single shot weapon that fires 40x46mm low velocity grenades. Besides the standard high explosive fragmentation rounds a wide selection of other rounds available. As the barrel hinges forwards rounds of any length can be loaded. The rate of fire is about 6 rounds per minute. The maximum effective range of the MZP-1 is 150 meters. The HK 69 can be used up to 150 meters for point targets and 400 meters for area targets.

Users

The HK 69 is used by various nations around the world, but is mostly found in Europe. The MZP-1 is very common for law enforcement in Western nations and is often by used during riots.

Details

HK 69A1

Left side view of HK 69A1 stand alone 40mm grenade launcher. Source: Heckler & Koch - © copyright lies with original owner

Variants of the HK 69

HK 69A1: Stand alone breech loaded 40mm grenade launcher. The HK 69A1 is the military model that can be identified by the ladder sight for indirect fire. MZP-1: Law enforcement model that lacks the ladder sight for indirect fire. The MZP-1 is also available in 37mm.

Facts HK 69A1 MZP-1 General Origin Germany Type Grenade launcher Caliber Caliber 40x46mm NATO Feed system Single shot Barrel length 356 mm Muzzle velocity 76 m/s Operation Action Breech loaded, break open Fire selector 0 - 1 Rate of fire Single shot Dimensions Stock type Retractable Length 683 mm stock extended 463 mm stock retracted Width 55 mm Height 205 mm Weight 2.62 kg Sights Type Iron sights, barleycorn front and ladder rear 50 to 350 m gradation Sight radius 342 mm General Origin Germany Type Grenade launcher Caliber Caliber 40x46mm NATO or 37mm Feed system Single shot Barrel length 356 mm Muzzle velocity 76 m/s Operation Action Breech loaded, break open Fire selector 0 - 1 Rate of fire Single shot Dimensions Stock type Retractable Length 683 mm stock extended 463 mm stock retracted Width 55 mm Height 205 mm Weight 2.52 kg Sights Type Iron sights, barleycorn front and flip up rear 50 to 150 m gradation

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