Army Weapons - M203 Grenade Launcher
The M203 has a primary role of supporting the infantry section. It is an underslung 40 mm low velocity grenade weapon system permanently attached to the Steyr Rifle with a seperate sighting and trigger mechanism.
The weapon can fire a wide variety of ammunition types including High Explosive, Smoke, Illumination, impact signature. The tactical ramifications of the addition of this weapon to the section have yet to be fully appreciated. However the weapon will be able to provide effective fire out to 350 metres, can engage soft skinned vehicles and fortified buildings and with a capability of penetrating up to 90 mm of rolled homogenous armour, can also engage light armour.
| Manufacturer | Diemaco |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Grenade launcher |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
| Entered Service | |
| Calibre | 40 millimetres |
| Ammunition feed | Breach loaded |
| Weight (full magazine) | 2.15 kilogrammes |
| Mode of fire | single shot |
| Range | 400 metres |
| Rate of Fire | 5 to 7 rounds per minute |
| Length | 3050 millimetres |
| Sight | Iron sight |