QLZ-04 | |
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Type | Grenade launcher |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 2004-present |
Used by | China |
Production history | |
Designed | 1999-2004 [1] |
Manufacturer | Norinco |
Produced | 2004-present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 20 kg |
Length | 1026 mm |
Barrel length | 380 mm |
Cartridge | HE-FRAG; HE-DP |
Action | Air-cooled, blowback, open bolt |
Rate of fire | 350-400 rounds per minute |
Effective firing range | 1750 m |
Feed system | belt |
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