Mk 18 Mod 0 grenade launcher

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Mk 18 Mod 0 grenade launcher
Type Grenade Launcher
Place of origin  United States
Service history
Used by US Navy
Wars Vietnam War
Specifications
Crew 2 men

Cartridge 40x46mm grenade
Barrels 1
Action Hand Cranked, Manual Reloading
Feed system belt
Sights Iron


The Mk 18 Mod 0 was a 40x46mm grenade launcher used by the US Navy during the Vietnam War and also the last known hand crank operated firearm since the Gatling Gun. It has been replaced by the Mark 19 in service with the United States Armed Forces.

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