EAGLE grenade launcher
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| EAGLE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colt Canada |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.14 kg (4.7 lb) Basic |
| Length | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) Unit 60.4 cm (23.8 in) extended 52.0 cm (20.5 in) retracted |
| Barrel length | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) Standard 25.4 cm (10.0 in) Extended |
| Width | 7.4 cm (2.9 in) |
| Height | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) with Buttstock 16.9 cm (6.7 in) |
| Cartridge | 40×46mm |
| Caliber | 40 x 46mm Low Velocity |
| Barrels | Single-barreled |
| Action | Single shot with double action trigger |
| Feed system | Single side feed |
| Sights | Direct fire iron sights / Tilt-up ladder 100 - 400m |
The EAGLE is a grenade launcher of Canadian origin.[1] The weapon is chambered in the 40mm round and is a grenade launcher attachment. A MIL-STD rail is required for attachment. It can be used on the C7/M16, C8/M4 series rifles/carbines or as a stand-alone weapon. It is designed with ambidextrous operation in mind,[2] allowing for the sight mount, sling attachment point, and side-opening feed to be switched to either the left or right side of the weapon.