Daewoo Precision Industries K4
The Daewoo Precision Industries K4 is a 40x53mm high-speed Automatic Grenade Launcher in use with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
| Daewoo Precision Industries K4 | |
|---|---|
K4 automatic grenade launcher | |
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher |
| Place of origin | Republic of Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1993-present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Libyan Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Agency for Defense Development Daewoo Precision Industries |
| Designed | 1985-1991 |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Precision Industries (1981-1999) Daewoo Telecom (1999-2002) Daewoo Precision (2002-2006) S&T Daewoo (2006-2012) S&T Motiv (2012-2021) SNT Motiv (2021-present) |
| Produced | 1993-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 34.4 kg (75.84 lb) (no tripod) |
| Length | 1,072 mm (42.2 in) |
| Barrel length | 412 mm (16.22 in) |
| Cartridge | 40×53mm grenade |
| Caliber | 40 mm |
| Action | API Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 350 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 241 m/s (790.7 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 1,500 m |
| Maximum firing range | 2,212 m |
| Feed system | belt-fed, 32 or 48 grenades belt |
| Sights | KAN/TVS-5 night vision scope can be attached |
The K4 was developed as a complement to the K-201 hand-held grenade launcher (attachable to the K2).
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