 It is 820 millimetres (32.67 in) long, with a weight of 3.86 kilograms (8.5 lb).The 40 mm grenade launcher is a breech-loading, single shot grenade launcher.Manually operated, it fires all 40mm grenades, less-lethal and non-lethal ammunition, and tear/irritant gas projectiles; spent cartridges are ejected for easier reloading.