MK 19 grenade launcher

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber 40 mm
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:country multiple countries worldwide
gptkbp:crew 2 operators
gptkbp:deployment deployed in various military operations
gptkbp:developer developed in the 1960s
gptkbp:fighting_style infantry support
high combat effectiveness in suppressive fire
gptkbp:fire_department manual or electronic fire control systems
gptkbp:first_introduced 1960s
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MK 19 grenade launcher
gptkbp:impact high explosive fragmentation
gptkbp:integrates_with integrated into various military vehicles
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 40 inches (1,016 mm)
200 rounds per belt
18 inches (457 mm)
M383 A1 grenade
gptkbp:lens_type tripod or vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Dynamics
gptkbp:military_technology used for area denial and suppression
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over the years
field modifications possible for specific missions
gptkbp:operational_history extensive operational history since introduction
gptkbp:operational_range effective in various terrains
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:range 1,500 meters
2,212 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 325 to 400 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil single shot or automatic
blowback operated
gptkbp:related_model M32 grenade launcher
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in adverse conditions
gptkbp:role support weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety and trigger safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights or optical sights
gptkbp:speed approximately 5 seconds
gptkbp:supply_chain logistics support needed for ammunition
gptkbp:sustainability sustained fire capability
gptkbp:training specialized training for operators
used in military training exercises
mandatory safety training for users
gptkbp:transportation carried by vehicle or personnel
gptkbp:type gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:weight around 75 pounds (34 kg)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operational_Detachment-Alpha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5