Neopup PAW-20
| PAW-20 “Neopup” | |
|---|---|
| Type | Direct-fire grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2015–present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Tony Neophytou |
| Designed | 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Gemaco Elbree PTY LTD (former), Denel PMP (current) |
| Produced | in limited production by Denel PMP as of late 2015, under the name Inkunzi |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.9 kg (12.9 lb), empty |
| Length | 845 mm (33.3 in) (deployed), 770 mm (30.3 in) (stowed) |
| Barrel length | 355 mm (14.0 in) |
| Width | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Height | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Cartridge | 20×42mm point-detonating rounds developed by PMP Denel |
| Action | Inertial operation with a rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity | 310 m/s (1000 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 600 m for point targets. 800 m for suppressive fire (soldiers in a group.) 1000 m for area targets. |
| Feed system | 7-round box magazine (discontinued for feeding issue) or 6-round rotary magazine |
| Sights | Holographic sight (but others available) |
The Neopup PAW-20 (Personal Assault Weapon, 20 mm) is a 20×42mm semi-automatic grenade launcher designed by Tony Neophytou and as of 2015, is produced and marketed by Denel.