QLZ-04

Grenade launcher From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Type 04 automatic grenade launcher (military designation QLZ-04) is a Chinese 35x32SR mm belt-fed automatic grenade launcher, developed as an alternative to the older QLZ-87. It may be vehicle-mounted or crew-served.[2][3][4][5]

TypeGrenade launcher
PlaceoforiginChina
Inservice2004-present
Usedby China
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QLZ-04
A Russian soldier training to use the QLZ-04
TypeGrenade launcher
Place of originChina
Service history
In service2004-present
Used by China
Production history
Designed1999-2004[1]
ManufacturerNorinco
Produced2004-present
Specifications
Mass20 kg
Length1026 mm
Barrel length380 mm
CartridgeHE-FRAG; HE-DP
ActionAir-cooled, blowback, open bolt
Rate of fire350-400 rounds per minute
Effective firing range1750 m
Feed systembelt
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Variants

QLZ-04
Domestic version
LG3
Export version based on the QLZ-94, chambered in 40x53mm NATO grenade.[6]

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International:

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