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Heckler & Koch AG grenade launcher series
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The Heckler & Koch AG series is a family of both underslung and standalone grenade launchers. Different models in the series differ mainly in the method by which they are attached to the host weapon, but can also differ in their barrel length and accessory mounting options. The vast majority of the variants are chambered for 40x46mm low velocity grenades, although some variants intended for less lethal use by military and police units (such as the British L127A1) are chambered in 37mm. A modified version of the AG-C variant was adopted by the US armed forces as the M320 and M320A1. This version became the standard design and was marketed by H&K as the AG-C/EGLM (Enhanced Grenade Launching Module), before evolving into the GLM (Grenade Launching Module) which is the current variant offered by H&K.
AG36
The Heckler & Koch AG36 is the first weapon in the AG series and was designed for the Heckler & Koch G36, although it can also mount to the Heckler & Koch G36K if an adapter is fitted to the barrel ahead of the gas block. Although it is actually marked as the "AG G36" the second G is always omitted when referring to the weapon.
The Heckler & Koch AG36 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil | Colin Salmon | One | Mounted on Heckler & Koch G36K | 2002 |
| The Matrix Reloaded | Merovingian henchman | Mounted on Heckler & Koch G36K | 2003 | |
| Stealth | Josh Lucas | Lieutenant Ben Gannon | Mounted on Heckler & Koch G36K | 2005 |
| Iron Man | Faran Tahir | Raza | Mounted on Heckler & Koch G36K | 2008 |
| The Dark Knight | Mounted to ballistics testing automated gun | 2008 | ||
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Will I Am | John Wraith | Mounted on G36K | 2009 |
| Special Forces | Commandos Marine | Mounted on G36KVs | 2011 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | Neil Grayston | Douglas Fargo | Mounted on G36K / "Alienated" (S01E04) | 2006 |
| MacGyver | Photo only, mounted on G36 / "Bullet + Pen" (S02E11) | 2017 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldnoah.Zero | Yuki Kaizuka | Standalone without stock / Episode 3 | 2014 |
Video Games
| Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Reality | Can fire HE, flare, and smoke rounds | Mounted on Heckler & Koch G36 | 2005 | |
| Far Cry | Mounted on Heckler & Koch G36K | 2004 | ||
| Operation 7 | 2006 |
AG-C
The Heckler & Koch AG-C launcher is the variant designed to be mounted on to standard Colt AR-15 pattern carbines with a railed handguard, with the "C" standing for "Colt Carbine". This terminology is often used to refer to these launchers as a whole, despite the fact that this is actually one of the rarer configurations of the AG launcher with the main military adopter being United Kingdom Special Forces who acquired it to mount onto their L119A1 carbines (designating it as the L17A1). The launcher mounts to the carbine by having a groove on the top of the frame which slides over the bottom rail on a standard railed handguard, and locks into place on the bayonet lug using a quick release latch. This simplicity is also one of the weaknesses of this system, creating a lot of stress on parts that are not designed to take it. For this reason the UK fitted their carbines with strengthened lower handguards and front sight bases. The AG-C is visually very similar to the XM320 (the prototype of the M320) with the most obvious difference being the lack of a spring catch for fitting the XM320's adjustable stock.
The Heckler & Koch AG-C and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | Bank Robber | Mounted on HK416 | 2008 | |
| The Expendables 2 | Randy Couture | Toll Road | Mounted on M4A1 carbine | 2012 |
L123
The Heckler & Koch AG-SA80 launcher is better known by its British military designation L123. This variant was adopted in 2002 for British military operations in Afghanistan and is fitted to the standard issue L85A2 Individual Weapon. When it was first developed it was designated as the L17A2, as opposed to the L17A1 listed above, however when it was actually adopted it was redesignated as the L123A1 to distinguish it as a different weapon system. The L123 series attaches via an entirely new replacement handguard which must be fitted by an armourer which incorporates a short section of rail to mount a laser/light module with a corresponding place to attach a remote tape switch. The L123 has gone through a series of incremental improvement with the current model being the L123A3. The L123 can be fitted with ladder sights, an EOTech holographic sight, or a Wilcox Rapid Acquisition Aiming Module.
The L123 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Gear | S12E06 | 2008 |
Video Games
| Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArmA II | L17A2 | Mounted on L85A2 | Can fire HE, smoke, and flare rounds; added in Operation Arrowhead: British Armed Forces | 2010 |
| Project Reality | L17A2 | Mounted on L85A2 | Can fire HE, flare, and smoke rounds | 2005 |
| Battlefield 2 | AG36 | Mounted on L85A2 | Incorrectly has ladder sight mounted on top of handguard rather than on left side | 2005 |
AG416
The Heckler & Koch AG416 was a short lived variant developed specifically for the HK416 and was developed in 2005. The AG416 had a shorter barrel than the AG-C (which would later be used in the final M320 design) to allow it to mount to an HK416 D10RS without a significant overhang. This model was made very quickly redundant as the M320 development progressed, which introduced a folding forward grip and the option to mount a stock for standalone use.
The Heckler & Koch AG416 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier of Fortune: Payback | Mounted on HK416 D10RS | 2007 |
M320
The M320 grenade launcher is the replacement for the Vietnam-era M203 as the US army's 40mm underbarrel grenade launcher while other services continue to use the M203. It was developed from the AG-C, with the XM320 prototype being almost identical. The main difference between the AG-C and the XM320 is that the latter has a modified frame which will accept and adjustable shoulder stock (with corresponding spring catch on the left rear side of the frame) to allow it to be used more effectively in a standalone role. The final production variant of the M320 features a shorter barrel and incorporates a folding vertical grip under the barrel. There are two variants of this launcher, the M320 and the M320A1 with the difference being that the former mounts to the M16A4 whilst the latter mounts on the M4/M4A1. In order to mount the M320 the lower handguard of the host rifle must be removed, and then the launcher mounts in a similar way to the M203 with the difference being that rather than having a loop at the front which wraps over the barrel, the front end of the launcher is secured with a quick detach mount locking on to the bayonet lug. The M320 variant was marketed by H&K as the AG-C/EGLM, or simply as the EGLM, and along with using the standard M320/M320A1 mounts it can be fitted to other weapons (such as the HK416 and HK417) using different mounting kits.
An additional variant of the M320 is the XM320 developed for the Heckler & Koch XM8. This variant has a redesigned frame (seemingly for purely aesthetic reasons to match the design of the XM8) and despite the fact that the XM8 and this version of the XM320 were cancelled, this launcher was purchased in very small numbers by the Malaysian armed forces. For the sake of clarity, this particular variant can be referred to as the XM320 (XM8).
The M320 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Anime
| Title | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan | Natsume | XM320 in standalone configuration | 2009 |
Video Games
| Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict: Global Terror | 25mm low velocity grenade launcher | XM320 (XM8) , mounted on Heckler & Koch XM8 carbine | 2005 | |
| Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter | "GL" on PC "320" on Xbox 360 |
XM320 , mounted on Heckler & Koch XM8 (with incorrect XM320 (XM8) style mount) or Barrett M468 (with no visible mount) | 2006 | |
| Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 | XM320 with incorrect XM320 (XM8) style mount, mounted on Heckler & Koch XM8, Norinco QBZ-95, and Heckler & Koch HK416 | 2007 | ||
| Battlefield: Bad Company | Prototype XM320 (XM8), mounted on Heckler & Koch XM8 | 2008 | ||
| Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | XM320 with XM320 (XM8) style mount and trigger guard, mounted on Heckler & Koch XM8 and M4A1 carbine | 2008 | ||
| America's Army 3 | M320 | HEDP and smoke grenades | M320, mounted on M16A4 rifle]] | 2009 |
| ArmA II | XM320 | HEDP and smoke grenades | XM320 (XM8) mounted on the Heckler & Koch XM8 | 2009 |
| The 3rd Birthday | AG-C | Standalone M320 | 2010 | |
| AG320 | Standalone XM320 | |||
| SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 | Mounted on Heckler & Koch G36C | 2010 | ||
| Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | XM320 (XM8), mounted on Heckler & Koch XM8 | 2010 | ||
| Battlefield 3 | M320 | HE rounds, buckshot, or smoke rounds | M320, standalone and mounted on various weapons | 2011 |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | M320 GLM | Standalone configuration and available mounted on all weapons classed as assault rifles except M4A1, M16A4 and AK-47 | 2011 | |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 | Mounted on various weapons | 2012 | ||
| Medal of Honor: Warfighter | Mounted on HK416 and Daniel Defense M4 | 2012 | ||
| Battlefield 4 | Mounted on various weapons | 2013 | ||
| Time Crisis 5 | XM320, standalone configuration, acts like an Missile Launcher | 2014 | ||
| Battlefield Hardline | HE or tear gas rounds | Standalone | 2015 |
GLM
The GLM (Grenade Launcher Module) is the most recent variant of the AG launcher family marketed by H&K. The GLM is very similar to the AG-C/EGLM, with the most significant difference being that instead of having the forward grip connected directly to the frame it has a short section of Picatinny rail underneath.
The GLM and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six | Juan Pablo Raba | Ricky "Buddha" Ortiz | Standalone | 2017 |
Video Games
| Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America's Army 3 | GS-36 | HEDP and smoke grenades | Mounted on the "Obran NP" | 2009 |
| Payday 2 | Compact 40mm | Standalone, introduced in 2017 update 169.2 | 2013 | |
| Rainbow Six: Siege | M120 CREM | Fixed forward grip, extended barrel | Standalone | 2015 |
| Ghost Recon Wildlands | "Standard Grenade Launcher" | Fictional variant with clamp style rail mount | 2017 |
HK169
The Heckler & Koch HK169 is a standalone variant of the GLM introduced in 2013. It uses a G36KV type folding stock as standard and is available with a short GLM length barrel or longer AG-C length barrel.
The HK169 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24: Live Another Day | Belchek | 2014 |
Non Firing Replicas
Madbull AGX
The Madbull AGX is a fictional Airsoft variant of the AG launcher. It features a very short barrel and clamps directly to a rail, both of which are featured not used by any real variant of this launcher.
The Madbull AGX and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punisher: War Zone | Ray Stevenson | Frank Castle | Mounted on M4A1 carbine | 2008 |
| In Bruges | Seen on table | 2008 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeval | Belchek | Mounted on G36C / S03E01 | 2009 |
