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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:rocket
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:U._S._Army_Rangers
gptkb:Marine_Corps
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gptkbp:accessories
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gptkb:M203_grenade_launcher_sight
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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Single-shot
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gptkbp:caliber
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40 mm
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gptkbp:combat_role
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Infantry support
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gptkbp:country
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Many NATO countries
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gptkbp:date
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gptkb:1966
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gptkbp:deployment
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Widely deployed in combat zones
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gptkbp:design
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To provide indirect fire support
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Aerojet_Rocketdyne
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Important in modern warfare
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M203 Grenade Launcher
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gptkbp:impact
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Significant impact on infantry tactics
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:1969
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:launched
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45 degrees
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gptkbp:length
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500 mm
Smoothbore
400 mm
203 mm
High-explosive grenade
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gptkbp:lens_type
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Under-barrel
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gptkbp:maintenance
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Low maintenance required
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gptkbp:material
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Aluminum and steel
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gptkbp:modifications
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Various tactical modifications
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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Used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:operational_range
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gptkb:200_meters
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:range
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400 meters
150 meters
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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Single shot
5 to 7 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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gptkb:Low
Breech-loaded
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gptkbp:reliability
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High reliability
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gptkbp:safety_features
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Manual safety
Trigger safety
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gptkbp:sights
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Iron sights
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gptkbp:speed
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Manual reload
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gptkbp:status
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In use by various military forces
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M320_Grenade_Launcher
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gptkbp:training
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Requires basic training for use
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:M203_A1
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gptkbp:weight
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1.6 kg
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