M320 40mm grenade launcher module glm as with other grenade launchers, the m320 40mm weapon is intended to bridge the gap between hand grenades and indirect fire assets. The holster is an open top design with an adjustable cross strap allowing for use with any sighting system. Grenade launcher, 40mm, m320a1, we nsn 1010015572542 niin 015572542 procurement. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Grenade launchers and their ammunition are currently experiencing the fastest and most dramatic period of development of any small arms. The m320 he or m320 grenade launcher module is a secondary grenade launcher available in the store for only 45,000 credits. This is why the m320 kicks the m203s ass shelby murdoc. Qualify with the m320m320a1 grenade launcher conditions. A new grenade launcher, the m320, will eventually replace the m203 in the united states army. Hopefully, this presentation will remind you of the precautions we can all take to have a safe and happy holiday season. When the primer is fired gas is generated in the blank cartridge and the pressure builds up 30,000 psi to the point where the brass case ruptures in places where the chamber in the 40 mm round has holes. Mar 27, 2018 m320 grenade launcher is a dumpster fire duration. Nato 40mm systems nato is currently focused on the 40mm calibre for. The m320m320a1 grenade launcher can be attached under the barrel of two host weaponswhich host weapon can the m320m320a1 attach to.
Kenny ochoa, 2017 army reserve best warrior soldier of the year, shoots a m320 grenade launcher. It caught my attention since this game is supposed to be realistic to some point and when the army started to adopt the camo seen in the game, the m320 was already widely used. The m320 is a grenade launcher featured in battlefield hardline. The logitech m320 is a wireless mouse included wireless receiver required with an ergonomic design for your hand to comfortably rest upon during use. The m203series grenade launchers are lightweight, singleshot, breechloaded, pump action sliding barrel, shoulderfired weapons. Attaching the m320m320a1 grenade launcher to a host weapon. Practice by answering the questions in the topic m203 40 mm grenade launcher online at. The model features very high resolution texture maps for closeup rendering. The united states army has selected the singleshot 40mm hk m320 glm grenade launcher module as its replacement for the venerable singleshot 40mm m203 an underslung grenade launcher in service since 1969. But there are three important differences between her and the m203 that make her technically superior. M320 grenade launcher module project gutenberg self. M320 grenade launcher module glm the m320 40mm grenade launcher is an interoperable system, attaching under the barrel of the rifle or carbine and can convert to a standalone weapon. M320 40 mm x 46 grenade launcher module may replace the inventory of m203 grenade launchers currently in use by the army.
M320 grenade launcher m203 grenade launcher purpose. The criminal equivalent is the m79 functioning in a similar manner to its battlefield 4 counterpart, the m320 and m79 have effectively replaced shoulderedfired rockets as a primary source of antivehicle and personnel weapontry. Media in category m320 grenade launcher the following 29 files are in this category, out of 29 total. The m320 40mm grenade launcher is an interoperable system, attaching under the barrel of the rifle or carbine and can convert to a standalone weapon. M320 grenade launcher great multiverse wiki fandom. Military leak m320 and m203 grenade launcher facebook. Invalid emails will appear to work, but in reality we will. Jan 05, 2019 the united states army has selected the singleshot 40mm hk m320 glm grenade launcher module as its replacement for the venerable singleshot 40mm m203 an underslung grenade launcher in service since 1969. The armys grenade launchers are about to become twice as deadly. The m320m320a1 grenade launcher serves the same function as the decades old m203m203a1 grenade launcher but with many improvements.
The m320 was envisioned, tested, and selected with operator involvement in a full and open competition in 2005. The m320 m320a1 grenade launcher is a 40 mm grenade launching weapon system that replaces the m203 series grenade launchers. I was able to hit running enemies from far enough that i was aiming at roughly 45 degrees. Nov 29, 2016 uploaded from terminal learning objective. The m203 grenade launcher entered service with the u. The m320 grenade launcher was the successor to the m203 grenade launcher, as well as its replacement in the united states army. M320 grenade launcher wins excellent soldier feedback. I got very accurate with the goldeneye 007 grenade launcher but i dont know how. Every unit has multiple weapon systems to engage enemy targets in different ways. Online army study guide m203 40 mm grenade launcher. M79, m203, and m320 weapon book 57 kindle edition by rottman, gordon l. The united states marine corps, air force, coast guard, and navy continued to use the older m203, although the marines began issuing the m320 in june 2017. Daylight, on a record fire range, given a weapon, 9 timed target exposures at ranges from 100 to 400 meters and 18 rounds of 40 mm tpt ammunition standards.
M32a1 multishot grenade launcher is the highest quality, safest, and most high performing 40mm msgl on the market domestically and internationally. Inserted ammunition into the chamber without damaging the equipment or injuring personnel. This is why the m320 kicks the m203s ass americas military. Grenade launchers are firepower forcemultipliers used to rain down bb fury and soft projectiles onto your foes. In an effort to provide the us infantryman with more firepower to cover the range gap between the hand grenade and the light mortar, the 40mm m79 grenade launchera shoulderfired, singleshot weaponentered service with us forces in 1961. July 25, 20 when the m320 40 mm grenade launcher began replacing the m203 in 2009, it put a new and more lethal weapon into the hands of the soldier. Usmc tests m320 grenade launcher land warfare shephard. Us army, natick develops holster for m320 grenade launcher. Airsoft guns, grenade launchers airsoft superstore. Soldier with a riflemounted m203 grenade launcher as opposed to the m320. Lethal grenades, as well as the newly developed medium velocity grenades. The m320 uses the same highlow propulsion system as the m203. The us marine corps is testing the m320 grenade launcher module at camp lejeune, north carolina, the corps announced on 9 june.
Usmc tests m320 grenade launcher land warfare shephard media. The m320 is an underbarrel grenade launcher featured in call of duty. But im curious if anyone knows any retail sites that would sell this particular launcher. It is a one shot one kill weapon if used correctly, it can also be used to indirectly kill a player by its blast radius, its range depends on how the angle upwards is. In an effort to provide the us infantryman with more firepower to cover the range gap between the hand grenade and the light mortar, the 40mm m79 grenade launcher a shoulderfired, singleshot weapon entered service with us forces in 1961. Sep 21, 2017 in an effort to provide the us infantryman with more firepower to cover the range gap between the hand grenade and the light mortar, the 40mm m79 grenade launcher a shoulderfired, singleshot weapon entered service with us forces in 1961. The soldiers assigned to these systems must stay proficient in how to safely and accurately employ these weapons. Army as a replacement for the venerable m203 launcher that has been in use for many years the m320 a variant of the of the heckler and koch agc eglm enhanced grenade launcher module. The system may be operated in standalone mode or mounted on m16m4. Army class online, or in brainscapes iphone or android app. Something in my head was calculating trajectories but i was just aiming based on what looked right.
Sep 25, 2008 is it possible for an american civilian to purchase the m320 grenade launcher. One of the first usmc unit to be issued with the m320 bravo company, 2nd combat engineer battalion is carrying out the firing and handling testing. Designed to retain the standalone hk glmm320 grenade launcher on the operators equipment. Download pdf version download flashcards online flashcards email to a friend. In the united states, m203 grenade launcher attachments fitted with the standard rifled 40mm barrel are classified as destructive devices under the national firearms act part 26 u. M320 grenade launcher in the standalone configuration. The holster mounts to a 3 x 4 molle field and can be mounted on the right side with the grip to the rear or left side with the grip forward. Is it possible for an american civilian to purchase the m320.
These launchers come in many flavors from under barrel addons, to standalone launchers, and even multishot revolver styles with rotating cylinders to really bring the hurt. If you turn the m203 windage screw one increment, how far does that move the strike of the round at 200 meters. The m203 grenade launcher is a love child of the armys special purpose individual weapon project. Army, while other services initially kept using the older m203.
The m320 mounts under the m16 series, while the m320a1 mounts under the m4 series. Comment or answer questions for a chance to win awesome prizes. The m320 holster is an ultralight holster for the hk m320 grenade launcher. A ranger with b company, 2nd battalion, 75th ranger regiment fires a m4a1 carbine at a close quarters marksmanship range, january 2014. M320 was designed in 2008 based on the ag36 key features and added with a foregrip and a detachable stock for using as a stanealone launcher. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Unlike the m203, however, it came equipped with nightvision equipment and was doublebarreled. Travis williams, a grenadier with the 82nd airborne divisions 1st brigade combat team, looks through the sights of his m320. Reliable, easy to use, and lethally effective, the m79 soon became an iconic symbol of the vietnam war and had a profound influence on small. Very detailed m320 standalone launcher with separate stock, forward grip, barrel, and sight elements for animating. Like the m203, the m320 utilized 40mm explosive rounds, was a single shot launcher, and had the same highlow propulsion system. Army announced a requirement for a commercial offtheshelf 40 mm grenade launcher. The m320, a 40mm grenade launcher, is the replacement to all m203 series of grenade launchers on m16 rifles and m4 carbines. Obtain 6 out of 9 target hits out of 9 timed targets. Reliable, easy to use, and lethally effective, the m79 soon became an iconic symbol of the vietnam war and had a profound influence on smallunit. Natick develops holster for m320 grenade launcher article.
The gadget is issued to the law enforcement mechanic to deal with hostile light vehicles. On a record fire range, given a weapon, 9 timed target exposures at ranges from 100 to 400 meters and 18 rounds of 40 mm tpt ammunition. Oct 06, 2009 the m320 is a multifunctional singleshot launcher that can be attached to a wide range of current issue u. Army paratroopers livefire m240 machine gun, m4 carbine, m320 grenade launcher duration. The m320 m320a1 grenade launcher serves the same function as the decades old m203m203a1 grenade launcher but with many improvements. Nov 19, 2010 m320 grenade launcher wins excellent soldier feedback. For the images of the m320 i used keyframes to provide a zoom out. I realised that in this game the us army uses the m203 grenade launcher, but the army started to replace it since 2009. May 28, 2010 in the damned if you do, damned if you dont category, the armys new m320 grenade launcher is facing stiff criticism over one of the principle advantages of the system requested by soldiers and. The m320 replaces the m203 as the most used underbarrel launcher this time around, being used on the scarl, the cm901, the type 95, the g36c, the acr 6. I know grenade launchers are legal to purchase, but the explosive he grenades, good luck finding those on the market. Army, while other services will keep using the older m203.
All plastic design that mounts onto molle rubber padding for noise reduction and secondary bungee retention system included oring on barrel puck to keep dust and debris out of the grenade launcher barrel left or right side versions available modularity utilizing gear retention track grt lead time. Remember to check also post on facebook when commenting to qualify for the giveaways. It fires the same 40mm underbarrel grenades, but uses a breachloading mechanism as opposed to the freesliding barrel of the m203. A report and recommendation is expected in the fall.
This article will provide a summary of shoulderfired and crewserved grenade launchers, concentrating on developments in ammunition types. The weapon can be used either as an underbarrel attachment on many assault rifles, including the m16m4 series of rifles, or as a standalone weapon. M320 grenade launcher qualification time on target. Tokyo marui m320a1 gas grenade launcher black airsoft. Iron airsoft m320a1 40mm gas grenade launcher black.
Soldiers from the 66th military intelligence brigade conduct m320 grenade launcher qualification at the finthen training area in wackernheim, germany training support center wiesbaden. The first generation 40 mm grenade used the very common 0. Dvids video m320 grenade laucher qualification with 66th. The armys grenade launchers are about to become twice as. Jun 06, 20 this is my friend, pfc frost, training with an m320 grenade launcher at a range using 40mm orange chalk training rounds. Followed all safety procedures in accordance with tm 9101022110. Army as a replacement for the venerable m203 launcher that has been in use for many years.