Thursday, February 9, 2012

M203 Grenade Launcher


       The M203 has a primary role of supporting the infantry section. It is an under-slung 40 mm low velocity grenade weapon system permanently attached to the Steyr Rifle with a separate sighting and trigger mechanism. The weapon can fire a wide variety of ammunition types including High Explosive, Smoke and Illumination. The M203 can provide effective fire out to 350 metres. The M203 can be used to engage soft skinned vehicles, fortified buildings and enemy troops in the open. With a capability of penetrating up to 90 mm of rolled homogenous armour it can also engage light armour.
M203 Grenade Launcher Statistics
Manufacturer -Diemaco
Weapon Type - Grenade Launcher
Country of Manufacture - Canada
Calibre - 40mm
Ammunition Feed - Breach Loaded
Weight - 2.15kg
Mode of Fire - Single Shot
Range -400m
Rate of Fire -5 to 7 rounds/min
Length - 305mm
Sight - Iron Sight

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