Weapons: Grenade Launchers
ARMSCOR Multishot Grenade Launcher
A rugged design that allows the grenadier to fire six rounds in rapid succession. Usually issued only to MARS Teams.
Cartridge: 40x46mmR
Operation: Manual, spring-loaded
Type of Fire: Semiautomatic, double-action
Rate of Fire: 12rpm
Muzzle Velocity: 76m/s
Feed: 6 round internal cylinder
Effective Range: 350m
Weight Weapon (Empty): 5.298kg
Weight Magazine (Loaded): 1.368kg
Weapon Overall Length: 57.5/80.8cm
Basic Load: 42 rounds
Basic Load Weight: 9.576kg
Total Load Weight: 14.874kg
M-79
A “shotgun” type grenade launcher issued in the earlier years of the Project. It is normally issued to vehicles since it is the only launcher capable of firing a rocket propelled grapnel hook (up to 150m).
Cartridge: 40x46mmR
Operation: Manual
Type of Fire: Single shot
Rate of Fire: 6rpm
Muzzle Velocity: 76m/s
Feed: Single round
Effective Range: 350m
Weight Weapon (Empty): 2.699kg
Weight Magazine (Loaded): 0.228kg
Weapon Overall Length: 73.7cm
Basic Load: 40 rounds
Basic Load Weight: 9.12kg
Total Load Weight: 11.789kg
Improved M-79
In the later years of the Project, it was recognized that the venerable M-79 was in need of serious upgrading. The Improved M-79 replaces the wooden stock of the M-79 with a folding stock (the same as mounted to the G36). A pistol grip and a synthetic forestock were added. Perhaps the best upgrade was the replacement of the M-79s leaf sight with an Occluded Eye Gunsight, a x3.5 sight designed for the vibration of low-velocity grenades. All surfaces are coated with an anticorrosion coating and permanent lubrication is provided for all moving parts.
Cartridge: 40x46mmR
Operation: Manual
Type of Fire: Single shot
Rate of Fire: 6rpm
Muzzle Velocity: 76m/s
Feed: Single round
Effective Range: 350m
Weight Weapon (Empty): 2.9kg
Weight Magazine (Loaded): 0.228kg
Weapon Overall Length: 36/73cm
Basic Load: 40 rounds
Basic Load Weight: 9.12kg
Total Load Weight: 12.02kg
M-203
Designed to be mounted underneath any standard assault rifle. When mounted, both weapons may be fired simultaneously. The launcher is equipped with two sights, a quadrant sight for precision fire, and a “snap shot” sight for rapid engagement.
Cartridge: 40x46mmR
Operation: Manual
Type of Fire: Single shot, slide open
Rate of Fire: 8rpm
Muzzle Velocity: 71m/s
Feed: Single round
Effective Range: 350m
Weight Weapon (Empty): 1.361kg
Weight Magazine (Loaded): 0.228kg
Weapon Overall Length: 40.5cm
Basic Load: 42 rounds
Basic Load Weight: 9.576kg
Total Load Weight: 10.937kg
Mark 19 Mod 3 Automatic Grenade Launcher
A heavy, but reliable weapon that uses the “long” 40mm cartridge, a high velocity design that cannot be used in any other launcher. While the bulk and weight of the weapon and its ammunition are major drawbacks, these are outweighed by the Mark 19’s firepower.
Cartridge: 40x53mmR
Operation: Blowback
Type of Fire: Selective
Rate of Fire: 30/60/375rpm
Muzzle Velocity: 244m/s
Feed: 50 round disintegrating link belt
Effective Range: 2,200m
Weight Weapon (Empty): 63.483kg
Weight Magazine (Loaded): 17.72kg
Weapon Overall Length: 102.8cm
Basic Load: 6 belts (300 rounds)
Basic Load Weight: 106.32kg
Total Load Weight: 169.803kg
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