The Howa Type 96 automatic grenade launcher (AGL) (96式40mm自動てき弾銃 96-shiki 40-miri jidōtekidanjū?), is a Japanese automatic grenade launcher.
Overview[]
The weapon was created due to heavy fire support being needed in the Japanese Self Defense Forces.
Design details[]
The weapon uses a blow forward action, and can be mounted on vehicles such as armored carriers. Rounds are fed from the left.
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