Rheinmetall introduces Vingmate MR 500
Rheinmetall has developed a new fire control device for low- and medium-velocity 40mm grenade launchers and shoulder launched rockets, the company announced on 12 October.
The Vingmate MR 500 is a manually-adjusted clip-on aiming system that weighs 11 ounces and incorporates an infrared target marker and illuminator.
The fire control device is powered by a CR123 battery and is suitable for both left-handed and right-handed shooters. It has a customisable user interface and is capable of supporting future extended-range munitions and airburst/counter-defilade warheads.
The MR 500 can be used with both standalone and underslung grenade launchers. The system also has the ability to store 32 ballistic tables, two of which can be selected using a dedicated switch. It can communicate with Rheinmetall’s rifle-mounted TAC-Ray clip-on laser rangefinder.
According to the company, the device meets the current and future requirements for the US Army’s M320 40mm grenade launcher module.
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