M-203

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bombs
gptkbp:accessories carrying case
gptkbp:armament gptkb:M203_grenade_launcher
gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkbp:barrel_length 203 mm
gptkbp:barrel_type smoothbore
high-explosive grenade
gptkbp:caliber 40 mm
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:deployment infantry units
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:1968
gptkbp:design_purpose to provide indirect fire support
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Airtronic_USA
gptkbp:feed_system single round
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:firing_mechanism break-action
single shot
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M-203
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1969
gptkbp:launched 45 degrees
gptkbp:length 400 mm
gptkbp:length_with_mount 500 mm
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:material aluminum
gptkbp:modifications various modifications available
gptkbp:mounting_options under-barrel
gptkbp:operational_history used in multiple conflicts
gptkbp:operational_range 150-350 meters
gptkbp:production_status in production
gptkbp:range 400 meters
150 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 5-6 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil low
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:M320_grenade_launcher
gptkbp:safety manual safety
gptkbp:safety_features safety lever
gptkbp:sights iron sights
optical sights
gptkbp:successor M320
gptkbp:suppressor_compatible not compatible
gptkbp:training required for use
gptkbp:trigger_type single-action
gptkbp:type single-shot
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:user_countries gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:user_manual available for users
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M203_A1
gptkbp:weight 1.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:U._S._Route_41_in_Michigan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5