Mk 47 40mm AGL Question

[Suhiir]

Looking at OOB's #12 (US Army) Weapon #216 and OOB #13 (USMC) Weapon #125 the 40mm Mk 47 GL is given a range of 76 (3800m).
I'm a tad confused.
It uses the same ammo as the Mk 19 and Mk 19B which have a range of 40 (2000m).
None of the info I've been able to find on the internet mention the effective or max range of the system.
Can anyone shed some light on this?

[thatguy96]

Also, note that the NDIA briefing from 2006 lists the capable set ranges of the new programmable airburst Mk 285 Mod 0 round as 100-1800 meters.

[Stirling]

Here's some info:

http://world.guns.ru/grenade/gl23-e.htm

Caliber: 40x53mm High Velocity
Type: short recoil operated, belt fed automatic grenade launcher
Overall length: 940 mm
Weight: 18 kg gun body; 41 kg complete with Mk.108 tripod and AN/PWG-1 video sight
Effective range: up to 1700 meters against point targets, up to 2200 m maximum
Rate of fire: 225-300 rounds per minute

[Suhiir]

EXCELLENT !
Thanks Stirling.

[Stirling]

You're welcome.