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Mk 19 Grenade Machine Gun
IN PRODUCTION
Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1966 - Present
Caliber
Overview
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.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
1,095mm (43.1 in)
Barrel Length
453mm (17.8 in)
Weight
35.3 kg (77.8 lb) weapon + 20 kg (44 lb) M3 tripod
Mechanical
Action Type
Blowback-operated, open bolt, belt-fed, advanced primer ignition
Trigger Type
Selective fire (single shot or full auto)
Sights Type
M1913 rail for optics, mechanical leaf sights backup
Magazine Capacity
32 or 48-round belt box
Additional Information
action
Blowback-operated, open bolt, belt-fed
mounting
Tripod (20 kg weapon + 16 kg tripod), vehicle ring mounts
ammunition
40×53mm HV (high velocity), HEDP, HE, practice
feed_system
M16 metallic disintegrating link belt, 32 or 48 round box
rate_of_fire
325-375 rpm (40-60 rpm sustained practical)
effective_range
1,500 m point, 2,212 m area
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