K4 Grenade Launcher

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K4 Grenade Launcher
The Daewoo Precision Industries K4 is a 40 mm high-speed Automatic Grenade Launcher in use with the South Korean Army. It is very similar to the American Mk 19 grenade launcher. It was developed as a complement to the K-201 hand-held grenade launcher (attachable to the K2). It has a weight of 65.9 kg and can fire up to 325 rounds per minute with a firing range of 1.5 km.



Daewoo Precision Industries K4
Type Automatic grenade launcher
Place of origin Republic of Korea
Service history
In service 1993-present
Wars Operation Enduring Freedom
Iraq War
Production history
Designed 1986-1990
Manufacturer Daewoo Precision Industries
Produced 1992-present
Specifications
Weight 34.4 kg (75.84 lb) (no tripod)
Length 1094 mm (43.1 in)
Barrel length 412 mm (16.22 in)

Caliber 40mm
Action API Blowback
Rate of fire 350 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 875 m/s (2870 ft/s)
Effective range 1500 m (1640 yd)
Maximum range 2012 m (2200 yd)

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