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Developed by Heckler & Koch for the [[U.S. Army]], the 40mm '''M320 Grenade Launcher Module''' replaces both the handheld [[M79 grenade launcher]] and the [[M203 grenade launcher]], which attaches under the barrel of an [[M16 rifle]]. A detachable stock allows it to be used as a standalone weapon like the M79. | Developed by Heckler & Koch for the [[U.S. Army]], the 40mm '''M320 Grenade Launcher Module''' replaces both the handheld [[M79 grenade launcher]] and the [[M203 grenade launcher]], which attaches under the barrel of an [[M16 rifle]]. A detachable stock allows it to be used as a standalone weapon like the M79. | ||
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Because it is fed through a side rather than a bottom slot, can take longer cartridges being developed. The M320 attaches to the [[Picatinny rail]] system. | Because it is fed through a side rather than a bottom slot, the M320 can take longer cartridges currently being developed. The M320 attaches to the [[Picatinny rail]] system. |
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Developed by Heckler & Koch for the U.S. Army, the 40mm M320 Grenade Launcher Module replaces both the handheld M79 grenade launcher and the M203 grenade launcher, which attaches under the barrel of an M16 rifle. A detachable stock allows it to be used as a standalone weapon like the M79. It can fire all the 40x46mm cartriges used by the M79 and M203:
Because it is fed through a side rather than a bottom slot, the M320 can take longer cartridges currently being developed. The M320 attaches to the Picatinny rail system. |