Description:
The Mk 47 Striker is an advanced, lightweight, crew-served 40mm grenade weapon system. It incorporates the latest sensing, targeting and computing technologies to achieve an outstanding performance level over legacy grenade weapon systems.
Its targeting system consists of a laser range finder, thermal night vision (AN/PWG-1) and a ballistic computer. The Striker40 fire control system is also known as the Lightweight Video System (LVS).
On 7 June 2006, General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products was awarded a multiyear contract valued at $23.5 million for the production of the MK47 MOD 0 weapon system. The procurement contract covered a five-year period with a potential value if all options are exercised of $83 million.
Specifications Dimensions: Diameter 40 mm, Height 205 mm, Length 940 mm, Width 255 mm
Weights: Max Weight 25 kg (55.1 lb), Min Weight 18 kg (39.7 lb)
Other: Max Rate of Fire 300 rounds per minute
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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United States of America