Launcher, Grenade, 40 mm, M79

Launcher, Grenade, 40 mm, M79

Type	Grenade launcher
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1961–present
Used by	See Users
Wars	Vietnam War, Cambodian Civil War, Falklands War, Iraq War, Cambodian–Thai border stand-off, 2010 Burma border clashes
Production history
Designer	Springfield Armory
Designed	1953–1960
Manufacturer	Springfield Armory, Action Manufacturing Company, Exotic Metal Products, Kanarr Corporation, and Thompson-Ramo-Woolridge
Produced	1961–1971
Number built	350,000 (U.S. only)
Specifications
Weight	2.93 kg (6.45 lb) loaded 2.7 kg (5.95 lb) empty
Length	73.1 cm (28.78 in)
Barrel length	35.7 cm (14 in)
Cartridge	40x46mm grenade
Action	Break-action
Rate of fire	6 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	76 m/s (247 ft/s)
Effective range	350 m (383 yd)
Maximum range	400 m (437 yd)
Feed system	breech-loaded
Sights	Blade and leaf type