Grenade Launchers

A German single-shot 40x46mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed for the G36 rifle family. It can also be used as a standalone weapon with a stock kit.

The AGS-30 Atlant is a Russian 30x29mm automatic grenade launcher designed as a significantly lighter successor to the AGS-17 Plamya. Weighing approximately 16 kg, it is less than half the weight of its predecessor and can be carried and operated by a single soldier with a tripod, representing a major improvement in infantry portability. It uses the same 30x29mm belt-fed grenade ammunition as the AGS-17 and employs a blowback-operated action with a distinctive helical groove in the chamber to reduce bolt thrust. The AGS-30 is widely used by Russian infantry, special forces, and has been exported to numerous allied nations.

The AGS-40 Balkan is a Russian 40mm caseless automatic grenade launcher developed by KBP as the next-generation replacement for the AGS-17 and AGS-30. It fires a unique 40mm caseless grenade cartridge that provides significantly greater range and lethality than the 30x29mm ammunition used by its predecessors. The weapon uses a gas-operated action and can achieve a maximum range of approximately 2,500 meters, a substantial improvement over previous Russian grenade launchers. The Balkan represents the current state of the art in Russian infantry support weapon design.

The ARWEN 37 is a British 37mm multi-shot anti-riot weapon designed for law enforcement use. It features a five-shot rotary magazine and a pump-action mechanism. The weapon fires a variety of less-lethal munitions including impact rounds, tear gas, and marking projectiles.

An American pump-action 40mm grenade launcher developed for the U.S. Navy SEALs. It was one of the few magazine-fed grenade launchers ever produced.

The GM-94 is a Russian pump-action grenade launcher developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau. It was introduced in the 1990s as a multi-purpose grenade launcher for use by Russian military and law enforcement forces. The GM-94 has a unique tubular magazine positioned above the barrel that holds three 43x30mm grenades. The weapon uses a pump-action mechanism to cycle grenades from the top-mounted magazine into the breech. It can fire a variety of grenade types, including high-explosive, thermobaric, smoke, and less-lethal rounds. The GM-94 is designed for close-quarters combat and urban warfare. Its compact design and high explosive output make it effective against fortified positions and personnel.

The GP-25 is a Russian 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed for the AK family of rifles. Using a unique caseless grenade system, it is the standard-issue grenade launcher for Russian and many allied infantry forces.

The Heckler & Koch GMG (Grenade Machine Gun) is a belt-fed 40×53mm automatic grenade launcher. It delivers fully automatic high-velocity grenade fire at ranges exceeding 2,000 meters, mounted on vehicles, tripods, or naval mounts.

The HK79 is a 40x46mm single-shot under-barrel grenade launcher designed by Heckler & Koch for the G3, G36, and HK33 series of rifles. It features a break-open breech accessed by a lever on the left side. The launcher provides infantry with precision 40mm grenade capability at ranges up to 400 meters.

The M203 is a single-shot 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed to mount beneath the M16 rifle and M4 carbine. It has been the standard U.S. military grenade launcher since 1969, providing squad members with a combined rifle/grenade capability.

The M320 Grenade Launcher Module (GLM) is a single-shot 40mm grenade launcher manufactured by Heckler & Koch. It can be fired as a standalone weapon or mounted under the M4 carbine and M16 rifle. The M320 features a side-opening barrel for longer ammunition and an integrated day/night sight.

The M7 was a spigot-type rifle grenade launcher designed to mount on the M1 Garand rifle. It attached to the flash hider or bayonet lug and launched 22mm rifle grenades using a special blank cartridge. The M7 was the standard US rifle grenade launcher system during and after World War II.

The M79 is a single-shot, break-action, shoulder-fired 40mm grenade launcher adopted by the U.S. military in 1961. Known as the 'Thumper' or 'Blooper', it provided infantry squads with direct and indirect fire support using high-explosive, smoke, and illumination rounds.

The Milkor MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is a South African 40mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher. It allows rapid engagement of area targets with up to six grenades before reloading, providing significantly more firepower than single-shot launchers.

The Mk 19 is an American belt-fed 40×53mm automatic grenade machine gun. It has been the standard heavy automatic grenade launcher for the U.S. military since the Vietnam War, mounted on vehicles, boats, and tripods for devastating area suppression.

The QBG-9 is a Chinese 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed for use with the QBZ-95 and QBZ-03 bullpup rifles. It is the standard grenade launcher for the People's Liberation Army's bullpup rifle system. The QBG-9 uses a breech-loading design with a side-swing barrel for rapid loading.

The QLZ-87 is a Chinese 35x32mm automatic grenade launcher developed by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army. It operates on a gas-operated, direct impingement system and can be fired from a bipod or tripod mount, offering a lightweight alternative to heavier Western automatic grenade launchers at just 12 kg. The weapon fires from a 6- or 15-round drum magazine and achieves a cyclic rate of approximately 480 rounds per minute. Its unique 35mm caliber was developed independently by China rather than adopting the NATO 40mm or Russian 30mm standards, giving the PLA a proprietary ammunition ecosystem.

The RG-6 is a Russian 40mm six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher chambered for VOG-25 caseless grenades. Developed for close-quarters and urban combat, it provides Russian infantry with rapid multi-shot grenade firepower in a compact package.

The Type 89 Grenade Discharger was a Japanese 50mm lightweight mortar used during World War II, often incorrectly called the knee mortar by Allied forces. It fired a variety of high-explosive and illumination shells out to ranges of 650 meters. The weapon could be operated by a single soldier and was highly portable.

The XM148 was an under-barrel 40mm grenade launcher developed by Colt for the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War. Designed as a lightweight alternative to the standalone M79 grenade launcher, it mounted directly beneath the M16's handguard and was fired using a trigger mechanism positioned forward of the rifle's magazine well. The XM148 was a single-shot, break-open weapon that fired the same 40x46mm low-velocity grenades as the M79, giving infantry squads organic grenade capability without requiring a dedicated grenadier. Despite being replaced by the improved M203 in 1969, the XM148 was a pivotal step in the evolution of under-barrel grenade launching systems that are now standard on military rifles worldwide.

The XM25 CDTE is a semi-automatic, magazine-fed grenade launcher that fires 25mm programmable airburst munitions developed by Heckler & Koch and Alliant Techsystems for the United States Army. The weapon's integrated laser rangefinder and fire control computer allow soldiers to program the exact distance at which the round will detonate, enabling engagement of targets behind cover or within enclosed spaces. It fires a 25x40mm low-velocity grenade from a 4-round box magazine and features a bullpup layout to keep the overall length manageable for individual infantry use. Though highly effective in combat trials in Afghanistan, the program was canceled in 2017 due to reliability issues and budget constraints.