The
CIS 40 is a automatic grenade launcher designed
to deliver accurate, intense and desicive firepower
against eney personnel and light armoured vehicles.
The
design construction of the CIS 40 is kept
simple with six main assemblies in modular
form : feed cover assembly, trigger mechanism
and rear sight assembly, barrell assembly,
receiver assembly, bolt and backplate assembly
and the detachable chute assembly. This
make the CIS 40 a more user friendly weapon
that allows for lesser maintenance and a
significant reduction of spare inventory.
The CIS 40 has various mounting options
for different tactical applications, the
CIS 40 can be mounted on a M3 standard tripod,
a light weigh tripod, a lock/fire mount
(for logistic/utility vehicles, lighr strike
vehicles or naval craft), a softmount (for
enhancing the controllability and accuracy
with its recoil reduction capabilities),
a ringmount or on a integrated remote control
weapon station for mounting on AFVs or APCs.
Three sight systems are available : a reflex
sight, the Fire Control System for a enhanced
system accuracy or a thermal sight.
Ammunition
The
CIS 40 is designed to fire all STK 's 40x53mm
High Velocity family of ammunition as well
as standard US and NATO amunition. The family
of STK ammunitions include High Explosive
, Air Bursting High Explosive, High Explosive
Self Destruct , Flash & Bang or Target
Practice.
Production
and users
The
CIS 40 is builed by Singapore Technologies
Kinetics.
Features
-
High reliability.
- Six
main assemblies
- Three optical sights available
Specifications
Calibre
40x53mm
Technical
Data
Rate
of fire: 350-500 rpm
Overall Length: 1,054 mm
Fire selector : Single
shot or auto
Designer
Company
ST
Kinetics
Accessories
Reflex
sight, Fire Control System,
Bolt Lock Safety.
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