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Often confused with the later EX-41 Launcher, the '''China Lake Launcher''' was used in limited numbers by US Navy SEAL Teams, Marine Force Recon, and the 5th Special Forces Group. The weapon is essentially a pump-action [[M79 Grenade Launcher]] with a 3-round tubular magazine added under the barrel. Only four complete original weapons are thought to exist; one at the UDT/SEAL Museum, one in a Vietnamese war museum, one in the hands of the ATF Technologies branch, and the last by Brian Fauci of Canal Side Guns, who make a knock-off of the weapon called "The Ultimate M79." | Often confused with the later EX-41 Launcher, the '''China Lake Launcher''' was used in limited numbers by US Navy SEAL Teams, Marine Force Recon, and the 5th Special Forces Group. The weapon is essentially a pump-action [[M79 Grenade Launcher]] with a 3-round tubular magazine added under the barrel. Only four complete original weapons are thought to exist; one at the UDT/SEAL Museum, one in a Vietnamese war museum, one in the hands of the ATF Technologies branch, and the last by Brian Fauci of Canal Side Guns, who make a knock-off of the weapon called "The Ultimate M79." | ||
In 2009, it was reported that Airtronic USA (a company also known for manufacturing modernised RPG-7s under license from Bazalt) has started manufacture of the China Lake launcher and a modernised model with a retractable M4-type stock, pistol grip and Picatinny rails. It | In 2009, it was reported that Airtronic USA (a company also known for manufacturing modernised RPG-7s under license from Bazalt) has started manufacture of the China Lake launcher and a modernised model with a retractable M4-type stock, pistol grip and Picatinny rails. It is not know what has since become of it, however. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 05:05, 29 April 2019
Often confused with the later EX-41 Launcher, the China Lake Launcher was used in limited numbers by US Navy SEAL Teams, Marine Force Recon, and the 5th Special Forces Group. The weapon is essentially a pump-action M79 Grenade Launcher with a 3-round tubular magazine added under the barrel. Only four complete original weapons are thought to exist; one at the UDT/SEAL Museum, one in a Vietnamese war museum, one in the hands of the ATF Technologies branch, and the last by Brian Fauci of Canal Side Guns, who make a knock-off of the weapon called "The Ultimate M79."
In 2009, it was reported that Airtronic USA (a company also known for manufacturing modernised RPG-7s under license from Bazalt) has started manufacture of the China Lake launcher and a modernised model with a retractable M4-type stock, pistol grip and Picatinny rails. It is not know what has since become of it, however.
Specifications
(1968-Present)
- Type: Grenade Launcher
- Caliber: 40x46mm
- Weight: 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
- Length: 34.4 in (87.5 cm)
- Barrel length: 14 in (35.6 cm)
- Feed System: 3-round tubular magazine
- Fire Modes: Pump-Action
The China Lake Launcher and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail | Fabiola Iglesias | 2010-11 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Black Ops | China Lake | 2010 | |
| Fallout: New Vegas | "Grenade Launcher", "Holorifle" | 2010 | |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops III | "MAX-GL" | 2017 |