The AG-C/EGLM is a single shot

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that attaches to assault rifles of various types. It is manufactured by

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and is derived from the

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. EGLM stands for "Enhanced Grenade Launching Module". A stand-alone variant exists. The device attaches under the

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. A separate sighting system is added to rifles fitted with the AG-C/EGLM, as the rifle's standard sights are not matched to the launcher. The AG-C/EGLM can fire

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, smoke, illuminating,

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direct fire,

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, and training grenades.

Users

* - Use the AG-NL variant designed for Diemaco C7 and C8 rifles and has the designation ''40 mm Granaatwerper Heckler & Koch LV''. * - AG-C under the designation L17A1 (for use with the C8SFW/L119A1 carbine) and AG-SA80 under the designation L123A3 (for use with the SA80/L85 rifle). * - AG-HK416 on HK416 within Wojska Specjalne. * - HK269 variant used on HK416A5 by the

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. * - Used on HK416 and Diemaco SFW *Mexico - Military Equipment
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The AG-C/EGLM Grenade Launcher
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