Mk 47 Striker

Mk 47 grenade launcher
A Mk 47 on exhibition
Type	Automatic grenade launcher
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	2005–present
Production history
Designer	Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane
Designed	Early 2000s
Manufacturer	General Dynamics - Armament and Technical Products
Produced	2006–present
Variants	Mk47 Mod 0, Mk47 Mod 1
Specifications
Weight	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
Feed system	Belt
Sights	AN/PAS-13 Heavy Thermal Weapon Sight, by Raytheon

The Mk 47 or Striker 40 is a 40mm automatic grenade launcher with an integrated fire control system, capable of launching smart programmable 40mm shells in addition to various unguided rounds.

The Mk 47 has the latest sensing, targeting and computer programming technology. The Lightweight Video Sight produced by Raytheon, the Mk 47’s sophisticated fire control system utilizes the latest in laser rangefinding, I2 night vision and ballistic computer technology.

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.

The US military and the Israel Defence Forces have fielded limited numbers of MK 47 Mod 0 systems, with approximately 1,500 in US service.