Launcher, Grenade, 40 mm, M79
Type | Grenade launcher |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history
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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) |
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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 |
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