MK19 grenade launcher

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:accessories tripod, spare barrels
gptkbp:armament gptkb:High-Explosive_Dual-Purpose_(HEDP)
48 rounds in a belt
gptkbp:barrelLength 12 inches (30.5 cm)
gptkbp:built 1966
gptkbp:caliber 40 mm
gptkbp:communitySupport modular components available
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crewCapacity 2 personnel
gptkbp:deployedTo ground forces
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Saco_Defense
gptkbp:electronic_warfare used in various conflicts
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1960s
gptkbp:hasArea extensively field tested
gptkbp:hasDepartment manual control
gptkbp:historicalSignificance significant in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MK19 grenade launcher
gptkbp:length 43.5 inches (110.5 cm)
gptkbp:lensType tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkbp:maxRange 2210 meters
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades available
gptkbp:muzzleVelocity 240 m/s (790 ft/s)
gptkbp:notable_player single shot, automatic
gptkbp:operatingHours blowback operated
gptkbp:operationalRange 1500 meters
gptkbp:operationalStatus in service
urban, open terrain
gptkbp:rateOfFire 325 to 400 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil low recoil
gptkbp:replacedBy M320 grenade launcher
gptkbp:safety mandatory safety training required
gptkbp:safetyFeatures manual safety
gptkbp:services belt-fed
gptkbp:sights iron sights, optical sights
gptkbp:successor M320 grenade launcher
gptkbp:supplyChain military supply chain
gptkbp:supportRole infantry support
anti-personnel, anti-vehicle
gptkbp:sustainability high rate of fire
gptkbp:training varies by unit
basic infantry training
gptkbp:transportation vehicle-mounted or towed
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:userCountries many_NATO_countries
gptkbp:weight 75.5 pounds (34.2 kg)
1.5 pounds (0.68 kg) per round