QLZ-04
The Type 04 automatic grenade launcher (military designation QLZ-04) is a Chinese 35x32SR mm belt-fed automatic grenade launcher, developed as an alternative to the older QLZ-87. It may be vehicle-mounted or crew-served.[2][3][4][5]
| QLZ-04 | |
|---|---|
 A Russian soldier training to use the QLZ-04 | |
| Type | Grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004-present |
| Used by |  China |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1999-2004[1] |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Produced | 2004-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 20 kg |
| Length | 1026 mm |
| Barrel length | 380 mm |
| Cartridge | HE-FRAG; HE-DP |
| Action | Air-cooled, blowback, open bolt |
| Rate of fire | 350-400 rounds per minute |
| Effective firing range | 1750 m |
| Feed system | belt |
See also
International:
- Mk 19 grenade launcher
- Daewoo Precision Industries K4
- Howa Type 96
- Mk 47 Striker
- AGS-17
- AGS-30
- AGS-40
- Vektor Y3 AGL
- SB LAG 40
- HK GMG, similar weapon
- XM174 grenade launcher, similar weapon
References
- http://m.dooland.com/index.php?s=/article/id/859534.html
- "QLZ-04 - Modern Firearms". Modernfirearms.net. 4 September 2013.
- "QLZ04 - Weaponsystems.net". weaponsystems.net.
- Yan, Timothy (21 August 2014). The Chinese QLZ87 Automatic Grenade Launcher. Armament Research Services Pty. Ltd. ISBN 9780992462420 – via Google Books.
- "Grenade Launchers in China (Upper)" (PDF). Indiastorage.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
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