M32A1: The US Marines’ Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher Is Truly Wicked

[Peter1469]

Marine infantrymen can really bring the hurt with this baby- it can fire 6 40mm grenades in 3 seconds.

M32A1: The US Marines’ Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher Is Truly Wicked

M32A1: The US Marines Can Do Some Damage With Their Revolving Grenade Launcher – You know how a revolver works when it comes to shooting pistols. How about taking that same concept to create a rotating grenade launcher?

That’s what the U.S. Marine Corps enjoys in its M32A1 Multi-shot Grenade Launcher. This thing brings the heat quickly. Marines can rapid-fire six 40mm grenades in less than three seconds.


The M32A1 is a thing of combat beauty and it’s powerful enough to destroy point targets or to keep the enemy’s head down while suppressing their fire. The M32A1 is like a hand-held mortar that is more accurate than when Marines throw the grenade themselves. Plus, it could someday even launch drones from its tubes.


The M32A1 Is Not Just for Marines

The upside is the weapon’s rate of fire and range. It sits in a sweet spot – in between a thrown hand grenade and a mortar round. It has served the marines well in urban combat in Iraq and village-fighting in Afghanistan. The M32A1 can engage the enemy hiding behind walls or in bunkers. The launcher can also fire at militants in open areas. So, you can see how valuable it is in a marine squad.

Read the rest of the article at the link.

[MMC]

Should be good enough to use on leftists.

[US Conservative]

6 grenades in 3 seconds means ir can fire all grenades before the first round hits.

Impressive.

[Peter1469]

6 grenades in 3 seconds means ir can fire all grenades before the first round hits.

Impressive.

And these are 40mm grenades. The eggheads (R&D) are making programable grenades. Set them for timed delay, airburst, even loitering. Fun stuff.

[US Conservative]

And these are 40mm grenades. The eggheads (R&D) are making programable grenades. Set them for timed delay, airburst, even loitering. Fun stuff.

Like a man portable mark 19.

[Peter1469]

Like a man portable mark 19.

It is like a revolver. It isn't belt fed.