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M79 Grenade Launcher
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Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1961 - 1971
Caliber
Overview
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.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
737mm (29 in)
Barrel Length
356mm (14 in)
Weight
2.7 kg (5.95 lb) loaded
Mechanical
Action Type
Break-action, single-shot
Trigger Type
Single-action
Sights Type
Ladder-type folding leaf sight, 375m maximum
Magazine Capacity
Single-shot, break-action
Additional Information
sight
Ladder-type leaf sight with elevation adjustment
action
Break-action, single-shot
ammunition
40×46mm SR (low velocity)
rate_of_fire
5-7 rounds per minute practical
barrel_length
356mm (14 in)
effective_range
350 m point, 150 m area
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