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| XM174 |
| Type |
Automatic Grenade Launcher |
| Place of origin |
United States |
| Service history |
| Used by |
US Army/USMC, USAF |
| Wars |
Vietnam War |
| Production history |
| Designed |
1968 |
| Manufacturer |
Aerojet Ordnance Manufacturing Company |
| Specifications |
| Weight |
7.25kg |
| Length |
712mm |
|
| Cartridge |
40x46mm |
| Caliber |
40mm |
| Action |
Recoil |
| Rate of fire |
350RPM |
| Feed system |
12 Round Drum Magazine |
| Sights |
Iron |
The XM174 is a mounted automatic 40mm grenade launcher heavily based on the M1919A4 machine gun and the M79 grenade launcher but fed from an ammo can. It was used in the Vietnam War and was mounted on various vehicles and aircraft.
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