The
MGL (
Multiple
Grenade
Launcher) is a lightweight
40 mm six-shot
revolver-type
grenade launcher (variations also fire 37/38mm) developed and manufactured in
South Africa by
Milkor (Pty) Ltd. The MGL was demonstrated as a concept to the
South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1981. The operating principle was immediately accepted and subjected to a stringent qualification program. The MGL was then officially accepted into service with the SADF as the
Y2. After its introduction in 1983, the MGL was gradually adopted by the armed forces and law enforcement organizations of over 50 countries. Total production since 1983 has been more than 50,000 units.