Mk 47 Striker
| Mk 47 grenade launcher | |
|---|---|
Closeup of the MK 47 Striker during 2025 Avalon Airshow in Australia | |
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006–present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane |
| Designed | 2000s |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics - Armament and Technical Products Colt CZ Group |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| Variants | Mk47 Mod 0, Mk47 Mod 1 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Gun: 39.6 pounds (18.0 kg) |
| Length | 37 inches (940 mm) |
| Barrel length | 24.02 inches (610 mm) |
| Width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Height | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Cartridge | 40×53mm |
| Action | Short-recoil |
| Effective firing range | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
| Feed system | Belt |
| Sights | AN/PAS-13 Heavy Thermal Weapon Sight, by Raytheon |
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The Mk 47 or Striker 40 is a 40mm automatic grenade launcher with an integrated fire control system, capable of launching smart programmable 40mm air burst grenades in addition to various unguided rounds.
In addition to being able to fire all NATO standard high-velocity 40mm rounds like the Mk 19 grenade launcher, it can fire MK285 smart grenades that can be programmed to air burst after a set distance. A computerized sight allows the user to set this distance.