US M203
Technical Summary | | | Caliber | 40x46 mm grenade | | Firearm action | Single-shot, Single action | | Barrel length | 12 in (305 mm) | | Overall length w/M16 | 39 in (990 mm) | | Effective range | 160 yd (150 m) | | Maximum range | 1,312 ft (400 m) | | Rate of fire | 5 to 7 round/min | | Muzzle velocity | 250 ft/s (76 m/s) | | Weight, launcher (unloaded) | 3 lb (1.36 kg) | | Weight, launcher (loaded) | 3.5 lb (1.6 kg) | | Weight w/M16 (loaded) | 11 lb (5.0 kg) | M203 generally refers to the U.S. Military's designation for a single shot 40 mm grenade launcher that attaches to the M16 assault rifle or the M4 Carbine. Stand-alone variants exist as do versions capable of being used on many other rifles. The device attaches under the barrel and forward of the magazine, the trigger for it being just forward of the magazine. The magazine functions as a handle of sorts when firing for the M203. A separate sighting system is added to rifles with the M203 as the rifle's regular sights are not matched to the launcher. The M203 can fire high-explosive, smoke, illuminating, buckshot direct fire, CS, and training grenades. M203 Grenade Launcher. ...
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The M4 Carbine traces its lineage back to earlier carbine versions of the M16, all based on the original AR-15 made by Armalite. ...
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The M203 was introduced to US military forces during the early 1970's, and replaced the older M79 grenade launcher. However, while the M79 was a separate weapon entirely, the M203 was designed in order to increase the efficiency at which a soldier could alternate between bullet fire and HE grenade fire. Caliber: 40 mm grenade Action: Single shot, breech loaded Mass: 3 kg (6. ...
It is sometimes thought that the M203 was a poor replacement for the M79, as while the M79 was quick to reload and more or less accurate under adverse conditions (such as in Vietnam), the M203 was more difficult to operate, and could be sent off-target more easily by variables such as a gust of wind.
A new grenade launcher in development, the XM320, will likely replace the 203 in U.S service eventually. The XM320 weighs more than the M203, but has some added benefits. Caliber: 40x46 mm grenade Firearm action: Single-shot, Double action Barrel length: 11 in (280 mm) Overall length: 13. ...
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Components
The M203 Grenade launcher system comes with a variety of components, usually including the launcher, adaptors for attachment to assault rifles, and leaf sights (which can be used with the rifle's front sight post). M203's can also come with quadrant sights, mounting to a MIL-STD 1913 Rail, or to the carry handle of an M16 rifle.
Variants There are numerous variants of the M203 manufactured in the US, and throughout the world, for various applications. These vary chiefly in the length of the barrel, attachment type, and quick detach or QD capability. A Soldier from 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery, takes aim before firing a grenade launcher loaded with a paint round to practice aiming techniques during a firing range near Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. ...
A Soldier from 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery, takes aim before firing a grenade launcher loaded with a paint round to practice aiming techniques during a firing range near Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. ...
The standard M203 is intended for permanent (armorer level) attachment to the M16A1, M16A2, M16A3 Rifle, and utilizes a 12" rifled barrel. These can also be attached to M4 and M4A1 Carbines, using a different front attachment point forward of the front sight block, but the SOPMOD kit uses M203A1 grenade launchers. M16 is also the Eagle Nebula in astronomy. ...
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The M203A1 is intended for use with the M4 and M4A1 Carbine. The barrel is shortened to 9", and principally the M203A1 QD is able to quickly detach from the rifle, and be replaced by a Knight's Armament Company M4 RAS lower handguard. An advantage of using a 40mm grenade launcher on an assault rifle equipped with MIL-STD 1913 Rails is the attachment of various range-finding optics The M4 Carbine traces its lineage back to earlier carbine versions of the M16, all based on the original AR-15 made by Armalite. ...
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The M203A2 is intended for use with the M16A4 MWS (Modular weapon system). Using standard 12" barrels, the grenade launcher is intended for use in concert with the Knight's Armament Company M5 RAS. Again, an advantage of this system is the attachment of range-finding optics makes precision targeting easier.
The M203 Pi system is used for attachment of the M203 to other rifles, including but not limited to the Steyr AUG, H&K G3A3, and other rifles. Most of these other companies have since devised 40mm grenade launchers custom integrated with the weapon.
Data
Range qualification with a M203 - Launcher: 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms)
- Rifle (M16A2): 8.79 pounds (3.99 kg)
- Total (including 30 rounds): 11.79 pounds (5.35 kg)
- Bore diameter: 40mm
- Maximum effective range:
- Area target: 1148.35 feet (350 meters)
- Point target: 492.15 feet (150 meters)
- Maximum range: 1312.4 feet (400 meters)
- Minimum safe range: 114.8294 feet (35 meters) for non direct fire rounds.
- Training: 426.53 feet (130 meters)
- Combat: 101.71 feet (31 meters)
- Unit Replacement Cost: $601 USD (2005)
- Note: some data differs for version that attaches to M4 Carbine
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The M4 Carbine traces its lineage back to earlier carbine versions of the M16, all based on the original AR-15 made by Armalite. ...
Pop Culture References - The M203 mounted on an M16 is the weapon made infamous in Scarface when Tony Montana says, 'Say Hello to My Little Friend."
- The M16 + M203 weapon combo is also proeminent in the game Battlefield 2.
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External links - U.S. Marine Fact File
- U.S. Army Field Manual 3-22.31
- Nazarian`s Gun`s Recognition Guide
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