Mk 20 Mod 0 grenade launcher explained

Mk 20 Mod 0
Origin:United States
Type:Automatic grenade launcher
Is Ranged:YES
Used By:US Navy
Wars:Vietnam War
Manufacturer:NOS Louisville
Weight:26 pounds
Length:27 inches
Part Length:12 inches
Cartridge:40x46mm SR
Caliber:40mm
Action:Blow-forward
Rate:Semi-Automatic
250-275 RPM Full Automatic
Velocity:250 feet per second
Range:350m
Max Range:400m
Feed:24 round belt
Sights:Iron

The Mk 20 Mod 0 was a 40mm automatic grenade launcher manufactured by NOS Louisville which was used by the US Navy during the Vietnam War. The Mk 20 was eventually replaced by the Mk 19 Mod 3.

Design

It used a blow-forward mechanism that was previously used on semi-automatic pistols such as the Steyr Mannlicher M1894 and Schwarzlose Model 1908.

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