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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Colt XM148 UBGL Experimental Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher including pictures.

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 …