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{{Short description|Grenade launcher with repeating fire mechanism}}
An '''automatic grenade launcher (AGL)''' or '''grenade machine gun''' is a [[grenade launcher]] that is capable of [[fully automatic fire]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=2944 |title=GRENADE LAUNCHERS AND THEIR AMMUNITION: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS |access-date=2017-08-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211081647/http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=2944 |archive-date=2017-12-11 |url-status=live }}</ref> and is typically loaded with either an [[Belt (firearm)|ammunition belt]] or [[Magazine (firearm)|magazine]].<ref name=CasrAgl2009-08/><ref name=CasrAglCaswBackground2009-08/><ref name=Tucker2011/><ref name=Blasko2013/>

These weapons are often mounted on vehicles or helicopters, as when these weapons are moved by infantry the weapon, its tripod, and ammunition, are a heavy load, requiring a small team.<ref name=CasrAgl2009-08/> Other types of grenade launchers are typically much lighter and can easily be carried by just a single soldier.
The [[Mark 19 Automatic Grenade Launcher]], first fielded by the United States in 1966, and still widely used today, weighs 62.5 kg (137.58 lb) when attached to its tripod, and loaded with a box of ammunition.<ref name=CasrAglCaswBackground2009-08/>
For comparison, the single-shot [[M79 grenade launcher]] weighs 2.93 kg (6.45 lb). Regardless of their weight, AGLs are still highly effective, and the Mark 19 is capable of [[indirect fire]] up to 2,200 metres, a role traditionally reserved for [[Mortar (weapon)|mortars]]. Even though the round carries less explosive than a 60mm mortar shell, this is thought to be counterbalanced by its much higher volume of fire.

The most popular caliber for automatic grenade launchers in Western nations has been [[40mm grenade|40mm]].<ref name=CasrAgl2009-08/><ref name="CasrAglCaswBackground2009-08"/>  The [[Soviet Union]] successfully fielded a 30mm grenade launcher, the [[AGS-17]], during [[Soviet occupation of Afghanistan|its war in Afghanistan]]. In 2002, [[Russia]] introduced a successor weapon, the [[AGS-30]], and in 2017, the [[AGS-40 Balkan]].<ref name=Ags/>  Traditional munitions for automatic grenade launchers include [[high explosive]], fragmentation, and [[shaped charge]] for attacking light armored vehicles.<ref>https://milkor.ae/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Main-Brochure-2-1_compressed.pdf</ref><ref>https://www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-land/milkor-uae-unveils-automatic-grenade-launcher-at-idex-2021/</ref> Less lethal rounds, like tear gas and [[sponge grenade]]s for crowd control, have also been made. In the 21st century, AGLs have been made with integrated sight/range systems which can set a fused round to detonate precisely on, above, or behind a designated target.<ref name=Ags/><ref name=Usa2009/>  

Different weapons use different methods of operation, with [[blowback (firearms)|blowback]] and [[long recoil]] being two common choices.<ref name=CasrAgl2009-08/> In all these weapons, the energy released by firing a round loads the next round into the weapon's breech. The Mark 19 is automatically reloaded through the blowback method, where expanding gases blow back the firing bolt. 

In the long recoil method the bolt is fixed to the firing chamber, and the whole firing chamber is blown back. These weapons are slightly less accurate, but weigh less than blowback weapons.<ref name=CasrAglCaswLongRecoil2009-08/>
[[General Dynamics]] manufactures a long recoil weapon, the [[Mark 47 Automatic Grenade Launcher]], as does the Spanish firm [[Santa Bárbara Sistemas|Santa Bárbara]]. The [[LAG-40]] manufactured by Santa Bárbara has a relatively low rate of fire of 215 rounds per minute.

==Comparison==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! style="width:1%;" |Name
!Country
!Year
!Image
! style="padding-left:13px; padding-right:13px;" | Caliber
! Effective Range
! Muzzle<br>velocity
! style="padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px;" | Rate&nbsp;of<br>fire,&nbsp;rpm
! Approx.<br>weight<ref group="upper-alpha">Without ammo, with default sights.</ref>
! Feed,<br>rounds
! Sights<ref group="upper-alpha">Normally includes iron sights.</ref>
|-
! style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;" |[[Mk 19 grenade launcher|Mk&nbsp;19&nbsp;Mod&nbsp;3]]<br><ref name="MK19">[http://www.gdatp.com/factsheets/A045_MK19.pdf] {{dead link|date=October 2014}}</ref>
|{{flagcountry|United States of America}}
|1966
|
[[File:MK19-02.jpg|frameless]]
|[[40×53mm]]||{{convert|1500|m|abbr=on}}||{{convert|241|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 325‑375 ||{{convert|35.2|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 32, 48 || Night vision
|-
![[AGS-17]]
|{{Flag|Soviet Union}}
|1967
|[[File:30-мм автоматический гранатомет АГС-17 Пламя.jpg|frameless]]
|[[30×29mm grenade]]
|{{convert|1700|m|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|185|m/s|abbr=on}}
|400
|{{convert|31|kg|abbr=on}}
|Belt, 29
|Optical (requires optional mount)
|-
! style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;" | [[Mk 47 Striker|Mk&nbsp;47&nbsp;Striker]]<br><ref name="MK47">{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Mk47-Striker40-GDs-Auto-Programmed-40mm-GMG-06508/|title=Mk47 Striker40: GD's Auto-Programmed 40mm GMG|date=9 August 2010|work=Defense Industry Daily|access-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006141128/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Mk47-Striker40-GDs-Auto-Programmed-40mm-GMG-06508/|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
|{{flagcountry|United States of America}}
|2005
|[[File:201012-F-HV022-1123 - JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness (Image 1 of 10).jpg|frameless]]
| [[40x53mm]] ||{{convert|1700|m|abbr=on}}|| — || 225‑300 ||{{convert|18|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 32, 48 || FCS, Thermal
|-
! [[Heckler & Koch GMG|HK GMG]]<br><ref name="GMG">{{cite web|url=https://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/40-mm-systems/gmg/gmg/technical-data.html|title=Heckler & Koch :: Home|publisher=Heckler-koch.com|access-date=8 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408104345/https://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/40-mm-systems/gmg/gmg/technical-data.html|archive-date=8 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
|{{flag|Germany}}
|1992
|
[[File:HK GMW.jpg|frameless]]
| [[40x53mm]] ||{{convert|1500|m|abbr=on}}|| {{convert|241|m/s|abbr=on}} || 340 ||{{convert|29|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 32 || Reflex, "Various"
|-
! [[SB LAG 40|SB-40 LAG]]<br>{{citation needed|date=May 2013}}
|{{Flag|Spain}}
|1984
|
[[File:LAG-40 I.M.-1.JPG|frameless]]
| [[40x53mm]] ||{{convert|1500|m|abbr=on}}||{{convert|240|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 215 ||{{convert|34|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 24, 32 || Night vision
|-
![[STK 40 AGL]]<br><ref name="CIS">{{cite web|url=http://www.stengg.com/download/pdf/1120s5um8ejb7cbtsoun.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924110226/http://www.stengg.com/download/pdf/1120s5um8ejb7cbtsoun.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|title=CIS 40AGL|publisher=Stengg.com|access-date=21 October 2014}}</ref>
|{{Flag|Singapore}}
|1986
|[[File:SLA MIR weapons.JPG|frameless]]
| [[40x53mm]] ||{{convert|1500|m|abbr=on}}||{{convert|242|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 350‑500 || 33 kg<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=1161 |title=ST Kinetics (CIS) 40 AGL |access-date=2019-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128132814/https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=1161 |archive-date=2018-01-28 |url-status=live }}</ref>|| Belt, 32 ||[[Reflector sight|Reflex]], [[Fire-control system|FCS]], Thermal
|-
![[Daewoo Precision Industries K4|Daewoo K4]]<br><ref name="K4">{{cite web|url=http://www.sntmotiv.com/eng/business/data/defence_catalog.pdf|title=Defense Products - S&T Motiv|publisher=S&T Motiv|access-date=17 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913131207/http://www.sntmotiv.com/eng/business/data/defence_catalog.pdf|archive-date=13 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
|{{Flag|South Korea}}
|1985
|[[File:K-4 Auto Grenade Launcher.jpg|frameless]]
| [[40x53mm]] ||{{convert|1500|m|abbr=on}}||{{convert|241|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 325-375 ||{{convert|34.4|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 24, 48 || KAN/TVS-5 night vision scope can be attached
|-
! style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;" |[[Howa Type 96|Howa&nbsp;Type&nbsp;96]]<br><ref name="howa">{{cite web|url=http://rightwing.sakura.ne.jp/equipment/jgsdf/infantry/type96grenade-launcher/type96grenade-launcher.html |title=96 formula 40 mm automatic gun gun |publisher=via wayback machine |access-date=21 October 2014 |date=6 January 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106230736/http://rightwing.sakura.ne.jp/equipment/jgsdf/infantry/type96grenade-launcher/type96grenade-launcher.html |archive-date=January 6, 2009 }}</ref>
|{{Flag|Japan}}
|1996
|
[[File:Type96 40mm Automatic Grenad Gun.JPG|frameless]]
| [[40x56mm]] ||{{convert|1500|m|abbr=on}}|| {{convert|242|m/s|abbr=on}} || 250‑350 ||{{convert|24.5|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 50 || Ladder sights
|-
! style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;" | [[Denel Y3 AGL|Denel&nbsp;Y3&nbsp;AGL]]<br><ref name="Denel">{{cite web|url=http://www.iieexport.com/files/AGLBROCHURE2.pdf|title=40 ml Y3 AGL|publisher=Iieexport.com|access-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022011458/http://www.iieexport.com/files/AGLBROCHURE2.pdf|archive-date=2014-10-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|{{Flag|South Africa}}
|1992
|[[File:Y3 AGL.JPG|frameless]]
| [[40x53mm]] || 2,176 m
(7,100 ft) 
|{{convert|242|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 280‑320 ||{{convert|32|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 20 || Optical, Indirect electronic sight
|-
![[UAG-40]]<br><ref name="UAG1">{{cite web|url=http://www.lk.com.ua/specials/armament/grenadelauncher-uag40.php?lang=en|title=Leninska Kuznya Plant Joint Stock Co.|publisher=Lk.com.au|access-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602152222/http://lk.com.ua/specials/armament/grenadelauncher-uag40.php?lang=en|archive-date=2 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
|{{Flag|Ukraine}}
|2016
|
[[File:UAG-40,_Kyiv_2018,_19.jpg|frameless]]
| [[40x53mm]] || {{convert|2200|m|abbr=on}} ||{{convert|240|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 400 ||{{convert|31|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 32 || Optical, Infrared, Photo‑Visual, Electronic<ref name="UAG2">{{cite web|url=http://video.i.ua/user/3871267/58517/331547/|title=мотреть Український автоматичний гранатомет УАГ-40 онлайн|publisher=Video.i.ua|access-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224082844/http://video.i.ua/user/3871267/58517/331547/|archive-date=24 December 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
![[AGA-40 Md.85]]<br><ref name="AGA">{{cite web|url=https://www.rumaniamilitary.ro/arme-uitate-2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312211139/https://www.rumaniamilitary.ro/arme-uitate-2|archive-date=12 March 2023|title=Arme uitate|work=Romania Military|date=15 December 2011}}</ref><ref group="upper-alpha">Production status is unclear.</ref>
|{{Flag|Romania}}
|1985
|[[File:AGA‑40 Md.85 grenade launcher.jpg|frameless]]
| [[40 mm grenade|40x74.5mm]] ||{{convert|1400|m|abbr=on}}||{{convert|216|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 380‑450 ||{{convert|33|kg|abbr=on}}|| Mag., 10 || Ladder sights
|-
! style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;" |[[AGS-30|AGS‑30&nbsp;Atlant]]<br><ref name="KBP">{{cite web |url=http://kbptula.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=132&Itemid=443&lang=en |title=AGS-30 |access-date=2013-05-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022041711/http://www.kbptula.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=132&Itemid=443&lang=en |archive-date=2013-10-22 }} </ref><ref name="ZiD">{{cite web|url=http://zid.ru/eng/products/47/detail/228|title=Open Joint Stock Company "V.A.Degtyarev Plant" / AGS-30 30 mm antipersonnel automatic grenade launching system|publisher=Kbptula.ru|access-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027132420/http://zid.ru/eng/products/47/detail/228|archive-date=2014-10-27|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="GPD-30">{{cite web |url=http://www.arms-expo.ru/056051054057124050056057052055.html |title=ГПД-30, 30 мм гранатометный выстрел |access-date=2013-05-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130706070810/http://www.arms-expo.ru/056051054057124050056057052055.html |archive-date=2013-07-06 }} </ref>
|{{Flag|Russia}}
|1990
|
[[File:AGS-30 maks2009.jpg|frameless]]
| 30x29mm ||{{convert|2100|m|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|185|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 400 ||{{convert|17.5|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 29 || Optical, Day‑Night, [http://kbptula.ru/images/stories/kbp/prod/strelk/ags30/rlp.jpg Radar sight]
|-
! style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;" | [[AGS‑40 Balkan]]<br><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/new_ags-40_balkan_40mm_automatic_grenade_launcher_will_enter_in_service_with_russian_army_tass_11311161.html |title=Military Defense Industry Technology - AGS-40 Balkan |access-date=2017-08-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817205231/https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/new_ags-40_balkan_40mm_automatic_grenade_launcher_will_enter_in_service_with_russian_army_tass_11311161.html |archive-date=2017-08-17 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Balkan1">{{cite web|url=http://lenta.ru/news/2013/02/18/balkan/|title=Lenta.ru: Оружие: Вооружение: Россия вооружится новым крупнокалиберным гранатометом|publisher=Lenta.ru|language=ru|access-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501100825/http://lenta.ru/news/2013/02/18/balkan|archive-date=1 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
|{{Flag|Russia}}
|2017
|
[[File:AGS-40 grenade launcher - Oboronexpo2014part4-46.jpg|frameless]]
| [[40x53mm]]<br><span style="color:#555555">(</span>caseless<span style="color:#555555">)</span>|| 2,500 m
(8,200 ft) 
| {{convert|225|m/s|abbr=on}} || 400 ||{{convert|32|kg|abbr=on}}|| Belt, 20 || Optical
|-
! [[Type 87 grenade launcher|QLZ-87]]<br><ref group="upper-alpha">Can be fired from bipod.</ref><ref name="China2">{{cite web|url=http://www.sinodefence.com/army/crewserved/qlz87.asp |access-date=May 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212225521/http://www.sinodefence.com/army/crewserved/qlz87.asp |archive-date=February 12, 2013|title=QLZ87 35mm Automatic Grenade Launcher }}</ref>
|{{Flag|China}}
|1987
|
[[File:Type 87 Grenade Launcher.jpg|frameless]]
| [[35 mm grenade|35x32mm]] ||{{convert|1700|m|abbr=on}}||{{convert|200|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 500 ||{{convert|12|kg|abbr=on}}/{{convert|20|kg|abbr=on}}|| Mag., 6, 9, 12, 15 || Optical
|-
! [[QLZ-04]]<br><ref>{{cite web|url=https://weaponsystems.net/system/1020-BB02%20-%20QLZ04 |title=QLZ-04 |website=weapon system}}</ref>
|{{Flag|China}}
|2004
|
[[File:QLZ-04-1.png|frameless]]
| [[35 mm grenade|35x32mm]] ||{{convert|1750|m|abbr=on}}||{{convert|200|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 350-400||{{convert|20|kg|abbr=on}} || Belt, 30 || Optical
|-
! [[RDS40-AGL]]<br><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ar-namis.kz/product/rds40-agl-en/ |title=RDS40-AGL - AR-NAMIS |website=AR-NAMIMS|access-date=Mar 19, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319174517/https://www.ar-namis.kz/product/rds40-agl-en/|archive-date=Mar 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://defensehere.com/en/repkon-defenses-40-mm-automatic-grenade-launcher-can-be-used-on-land-air-and-sea-platforms/ |title=Repkon Defence’s 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher can be used on land, air and sea platforms |website=Defense Here|access-date=Mar 19, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608154359/https://www.defensehere.com/en/repkon-defenses-40-mm-automatic-grenade-launcher-can-be-used-on-land-air-and-sea-platforms|archive-date=June 8, 2023}}</ref>
|{{Flag|Turkey}}
|2022
|
| [[40x53mm]] ||{{convert|2000|m|abbr=on}}||{{convert|240|m/s|abbr=on}}|| 300-375||{{convert|35|kg|abbr=on}} || Belt, 32,48 ||
|}

{{Reflist|group=upper-alpha}}

==Ammunition==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" |
! colspan="2" | 40×74.5mm&nbsp;<ref name=AGA/>
! colspan="2" | 30×29mm
! colspan="1" | 40mm "Balkan"
! colspan="2" | 35×32mm&nbsp;<ref name=China2/>
|-
! HE
! HEAT
! VOG-30&nbsp;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://weapon.at.ua/board/25-1-0-46|title=Выстрел ВОГ-17 (ВОГ-17А) / ВОГ-17М / ВОГ-30 / ГПД-30|publisher=Weapon.at.au|access-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021204232/http://weapon.at.ua/board/25-1-0-46|archive-date=21 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.e-reading-lib.org/bookreader.php/149125/Fedoseev_-_Boevoe_strelkovoe_oruzhie_Rossii.html|script-title=ru:Книга: Боевое стрелковое оружие России|publisher=E-reading-lib.org|language=ru|access-date=21 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609101334/http://www.e-reading-lib.org/bookreader.php/149125/Fedoseev_-_Boevoe_strelkovoe_oruzhie_Rossii.html|archive-date=9 June 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
! GPD-30&nbsp;<ref name=GPD-30/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tulatskib.ru/patr_pdf/GPD30.pdf |title=ГПД-30 |access-date=May 11, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090306043430/http://www.tulatskib.ru/patr_pdf/GPD30.pdf |archive-date=March 6, 2009 }}</ref>
! 7P39&nbsp;<ref name=Balkan1/><ref name="urlIDEX 2019: Tecmash unveils AGS-40 grenade launcher - EDR Magazine">{{cite web |url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/idex-2019-tecmash-unveils-ags-40-grenade-launcher |title=IDEX 2019: Tecmash unveils AGS-40 grenade launcher - EDR Magazine |format= |date=20 February 2019 |accessdate= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413223807/https://www.edrmagazine.eu/idex-2019-tecmash-unveils-ags-40-grenade-launcher |archive-date=2019-04-13 |url-status=live }}</ref>
! HE
! HEAT
|-
! Max. range
| colspan="2" | {{convert|1550|m|abbr=on}} || {{convert|1700|m|abbr=on}} || {{convert|2100|m|abbr=on}} || {{convert|2500|m|abbr=on}} || colspan="2" | {{convert|1750|m|abbr=on}}
|-
! Muzzle velocity
| colspan="2" | {{convert|223|m/s|abbr=on}} || colspan="2" style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px;" | {{convert|185|m/s|abbr=on}} || — || colspan="2" | {{convert|200|m/s|abbr=on}}
|-
! Weight
| colspan="2" | {{convert|490|g|lb|abbr=on}} || {{convert|348|g|lb|abbr=on}} || {{convert|340|g|lb|abbr=on}} || {{convert|430|g|lb|abbr=on}} || — || —
|-
! Shell weight
| colspan="2" | {{convert|260|g|lb|abbr=on}} || colspan="2" | {{convert|275|g|lb|abbr=on}} || — || — || —
|-
! Filling
| — || — || {{convert|47|g|abbr=on}} || — || {{convert|90|g|abbr=on}} || — || —
|-
! Kill radius/area
| {{convert|10|m|abbr=on}} || — || {{convert|90|m2|sqft|abbr=on|sigfig=2}} || {{convert|120|m2|sqft|abbr=on|sigfig=2}} || — || — || —
|-
! Penetration
| — || {{convert|50|mm|abbr=on}} || — || — || — || — || {{convert|80|mm|abbr=on}}
|}

==See also==
*[[List of grenade launchers]]
*[[Yakov_Taubin#The_Taubina_AG-2_grenade_launcher|Taubina AG-2 Grenade Launcher]], a Soviet prototype automatic grenade launcher from Interbellum period.

==References==
{{reflist|
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<ref name=Ags>
{{cite news
 |url          = http://www.thefreelibrary.com/A+new+generation+of+AGLs%3A+within+only+a+few+decades+the+Automatic...-a086195789
 |title        = A new generation of AGLs
 |publisher    = Armada International
 |date         = 2002-04-01
 |access-date   = 2015-03-09
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20110430050116/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/A+new+generation+of+AGLs%3A+within+only+a+few+decades+the+Automatic...-a086195789
 |archive-date = 2011-04-30
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}}
</ref>
<ref name=CasrAgl2009-08>
{{cite news 
| url         = http://www.casr.ca/doc-npp-casw-agl.htm
| title       = CASW (Close Area Suppression Weapon System) Automatic Grenade Launcher — MERX Notice of Proposed Procurement
| publisher   = [[Canadian American Strategic Review]]
| date        = August 2009
| archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20090605221412/http://www.casr.ca/bg-casw.htm
| archive-date = 2009-06-05
| access-date  = 2015-03-09
| url-status     = live 
}}
</ref>
<ref name=CasrAglCaswBackground2009-08>
{{cite news 
| url         = http://casr.ca/bg-casw2.htm
| title       = Background – CASW Project – Company Area Suppression Weapon
| publisher   = [[Canadian American Strategic Review]]
| date        = December 2008
| archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20090808073348/http://casr.ca/bg-casw2.htm
| archive-date = 2009-08-08
| access-date  = 2015-03-09
| url-status     = live 
| quote       =  In its current form, the Mk19 mod 3,  this AGL has become the weapon of choice among US ground troops in Iraq – primarily because the AGL offers both direct (to 1,600 meters) and indirect fire (to 2,200 meters). 
}}
</ref>

<ref name=Tucker2011>
{{cite book
| author=Spencer C. Tucker
| title=The Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: A Political, Social, and Military History
| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qh5lffww-KsC&pg=PA431
| date=20 May 2011
| publisher=ABC-CLIO
| isbn=978-1-85109-961-0
| page=431
| access-date=17 October 2016
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| archive-date=17 May 2016
| url-status=live
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| title=Us Future Combat & Weapon Systems Handbook
| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lPmVrgeVoI0C&pg=PA265
| date=30 March 2009
| publisher=International Business Publications
| isbn=978-1-4387-5447-5
| page=265
| access-date=17 October 2016
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| archive-date=4 June 2016
| url-status=live
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<ref name=Blasko2013>
{{cite book
| author=Dennis J. Blasko
| title=The Chinese Army Today: Tradition and Transformation for the 21st Century
| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=G1SauJF3GqwC&pg=PA168
| date=17 June 2013
| publisher=[[Routledge]]
| isbn=978-1-136-51997-0
| page=168
| access-date=17 October 2016
| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519120333/https://books.google.com/books?id=G1SauJF3GqwC&pg=PA168
| archive-date=19 May 2016
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<ref name=CasrAglCaswLongRecoil2009-08>
{{cite news 
| url         = http://casr.ca/bg-casw2.htm
| title       = Background — CASW Candidates Operating Systems – Long Recoil
| publisher   = [[Canadian American Strategic Review]]
| date        = December 2008
| archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20090808073348/http://casr.ca/bg-casw2.htm
| archive-date = 2009-08-08
| access-date  = 2015-03-09
| url-status     = live 
| quote       = The long recoil operating system’s obvious advantage is the compact gun body.  While this compensates for the weapon’s  internal complications, that moving barrel might also result in first-round aiming inaccuracies. The AGL designers are willing to overlook this in exchange for reduced weight (in comparison to a blowback design) and for the portability inherent in a smaller weapon (even if weight reduction is modest). In any case, great accuracy is not the forte of the AGLs. 
}}
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