M203 40mm Grenade Launcher

M203 40mm Grenade Launcher

The M203 40mm Grenade Launcher is used while attached to an M16A2 5.56mm rifle. It is a lightweight, compact, breech loading, pump action, single shot launcher. The launcher consists of a hand guard and sight assembly with an adjustable metallic folding, short-range blade sight assembly, and an aluminum receiver assembly which houses the barrel latch, barrel stop and firing mechanism. The launcher is capable of firing a variety of low velocity 40mm ammunition.

The launcher also has a quadrant sight which may be attached to the M16A2 carrying handle and is used when precision is required out to the maximum effective range of the weapon.

Statistical Data
Manufacturer:		Colt Manufacturing
Weight:		3 lbs (1.36 kg)
Range:		1148.35 feet (370.4 m)
Damage:		3D4 *10 per round.
Rate of Fire:		Single shot (x1 round) only. Must be manually reloaded after each firing. the breach slides forward and another round is inserted.
Payload:		1 round at a time. Most troops are issued 6 rounds. More may be issued depending on supplies and mission priorities.
Cost:		$ 601.00 for a new unit.
Special Feature:		Additional sight for the M16A2. the M203 can also have a stock added to make it into an independent weapon.
Bonuses:		No bonuses.