M203 Grenade Launcher

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.

1.5 kg (3.3 lb) launcher only

323mm (12.7 in)

Single-shot, muzzle-loaded

Muzzle-loading, single-shot, self-cocking trigger

KBP Instrument Design Bureau

Russia

1978+

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M320 GLM

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

1.5 kg (3.3 lb) launcher only

350mm (13.8 in) standalone

Single-shot, side-opening

Break-action, side-opening barrel, single-shot

Heckler & Koch

Germany / United States

2008+

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M79 Grenade Launcher

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,

2.7 kg (5.95 lb) loaded

737mm (29 in)

Single-shot, break-action

Break-action, single-shot

Various (Springfield Armory, Kanarr Corp, etc.)

United States

1961-1971

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Milkor MGL

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 sin

5.3 kg (11.7 lb) empty

778mm (30.6 in) stock extended

6-round revolving cylinder