M129 grenade launcher
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The M129 is a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher that was used as an aircraft weapon in United States service. It was developed from the earlier M75 and was capable of using both the high-velocity 40x53 mm grenade and the lower velocity 40x46 mm grenade.[1]
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M129 grenade launcher | |
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Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | United States |
Wars | Vietnam War |
Production history | |
Designer | Philco-Ford[1] |
Designed | 1966[1] |
No. built | over 1,667[2] |
Specifications | |
Length | 597 mm |
Barrel length | 419 mm |
Cartridge | 40x53mm grenade, 40x46mm grenade |
Caliber | 40 mm |
Action | Automatic, motor driven[1] |
Rate of fire | 400 rpm[2] |
Muzzle velocity | 850 feet per second (260 m/s)[1] |
Effective firing range | 2,045 yards (1,870 m)[1] |
Feed system | belt |
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