
XM148 grenade launcher - Wikipedia
The XM148 was an experimental 40 mm grenade launcher developed by Colt Firearms as the CGL-4 (Colt Grenade Launcher). Colt manufactured the launcher for field testing during the …
THE XM148: BIRTH OF THE MOUNTED 40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER
Mar 1, 2010 · The XM148 was a revolutionary weapon that allowed infantry soldiers to engage the enemy beyond the range of hand grenades without the weight and complexity of light mortars.
Colt CGL-4 (XM148) 40mm Grenade Launcher - The Armourers …
Feb 19, 2019 · Right side view of the XM148’s trigger, cocking mechanism and pistol grip (Vic Tuff) Initial reports from the field were promising with troops praising the “tactical advantage of …
Colt XM148 Grenade Launcher - Historical Firearms
While the XM148 proved to be a failure it played an important role in proving the operational viability of the rifle mounted grenade launcher system. The muzzle-launched rifle grenade is all …
Bad Weapon of the Week: XM148, Vietnam Grenade Launcher
The XM148 was the first grenade launcher designed to fit under the barrel of a rifle, making the M16 two weapons in one. The idea was to equip grenadiers—those squad or fire team …
XM-148: Colt’s Vietnam Grenade Launcher - Forgotten Weapons
Dec 11, 2019 · The idea was that in a SWAT team, instead of one man being armed with only the 37mm tear gas launcher, he could have an AR-15 with an attached launcher, the XM148. …
XM148 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher – Scattered Shots
Oct 29, 2024 · The Colt XM148 mounted under the barrel of an M16 rifle, allowing an infantryman to have both a primary weapon and a grenade launcher. The Early Years The first successful …
XM148 榴弹发射器 - 枪炮世界
经过初步试验后, CGL-4 在 1965 年 5 月被美国陆军正式定型为 XM148 并再作进一步的试验。 柯尔特公司先后共提交了 27,400 具 XM148 给军方,陆军、海军陆战队和海军特种部队都在 …
Colt XM148 UBGL Experimental Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher
Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Colt XM148 UBGL Experimental Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher including pictures.
XM-148 – Scattered Shots
Mar 20, 2023 · The Colt XM148 mounted under the barrel of an M-16 rifle, allowing an infantryman to have both a primary weapon and a grenade launcher. The Early Years The first …
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