XM174 grenade launcher
XM174 | |
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Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | See users |
Wars | Vietnam War |
Production history | |
Designed | 1968 |
Manufacturer | Aerojet Ordnance Manufacturing Company |
Specifications | |
Mass | 7.25 kg |
Length | 712 mm |
Cartridge | 40×46 mm |
Action | Simple blowback, closed bolt |
Rate of fire | 350 RPM |
Feed system | 12 round drum magazine |
Sights | Iron |
The XM174 is a mounted automatic 40 mm grenade launcher heavily based on the M1919A4 machine gun and the M79 grenade launcher, but fed from an ammo can.[1] It was used in the Vietnam War as a tripod mounted crew-served weapon and as a weapon mounted on various vehicles and aircraft. The XM174 has the same fire control group as the M1919A4.[2]
The ammunition was held in a drum canister with a maximum capacity of twelve 40 mm rounds. The launcher was also capable of semi-automatic fire.
U.S. Air Force Security Police personnel in Vietnam were also issued the XM174 automatic grenade launcher which was often used on perimeter defense posts and heavy weapons vehicles.[3]
Users
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United States - US Army, USMC, USAF
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