L72 A1 Grenade Launcher

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Ordnance
gptkbp:accessories various sighting systems
gptkbp:activities break-action
gptkbp:armament gptkb:M203_Grenade_Launcher
L96 A1 Grenade Launcher
gptkbp:broadcasts single-shot
gptkbp:caliber 40 mm
gptkbp:combat_role infantry support
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:date gptkb:1972
gptkbp:deployment ground forces
gptkbp:design lightweight infantry support weapon
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Royal_Ordnance
gptkbp:discontinued 1990s
gptkbp:features lightweight design
gptkbp:field gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:historical_significance used in multiple military operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label L72 A1 Grenade Launcher
gptkbp:is_observed_in optical sights
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:launch_site single launcher
gptkbp:launch_vehicle 45 degrees
manual loading
gptkbp:length 1,000 mm
300 mm
smoothbore
40 mm grenades
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Royal_Ordnance
gptkbp:material aluminum
gptkbp:modifications various modifications available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in Gulf War
gptkbp:operational_range 200 m
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:primary_source anti-personnel
anti-material
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1972
gptkbp:range 350 m
1,500 m
effective up to 350 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 5 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil single shot
low recoil
gptkbp:replaced_by L96 A1 Grenade Launcher
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
trigger safety
gptkbp:service_branch infantry units
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor L96 A1 Grenade Launcher
gptkbp:training gptkb:battle
gptkbp:transportation carried by soldiers
gptkbp:type shoulder-fired
gptkbp:used_in various conflicts
gptkbp:weight 3.5 kg
4.5 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1972