HK79 Grenade Launcher vs Mk 19 Grenade Machine Gun

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HK79 Grenade Launcher

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Mk 19 Grenade Machine Gun

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Overview

Spec

HK79 Grenade Launcher

Mk 19 Grenade Machine Gun

Manufacturer

Heckler & Koch

General Dynamics / Saco Defense

Country

Germany

United States

Production

1976–present

1966–present

Units produced

Unknown

Over 35,000

Specifications

Spec

HK79 Grenade Launcher

Mk 19 Grenade Machine Gun

Overall length

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1,095mm (43.1 in)

Barrel length

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453mm (17.8 in)

Weight

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35.3 kg (77.8 lb) weapon + 20 kg (44 lb) M3 tripod

Magazine capacity

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32 or 48-round belt box

Action type

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Blowback-operated, open bolt, belt-fed, advanced primer ignition

Trigger type

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Selective fire (single shot or full auto)

Sights

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M1913 rail for optics, mechanical leaf sights backup

Calibers

HK79 Grenade Launcher

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Mk 19 Grenade Machine Gun

.50 BMG

HK79 Grenade Launcher Mk 19 Grenade Machine Gun

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