Mk 18 Mod 0 grenade launcher

A mk18 grenade launcher (upper) displayed at Hanoi Weaponry Museum

Mk 18 Mod 0 grenade launcher
Mk 18 Mod 0 Grenade Launchers (right and on tripod) at the War Remnants Museum (Ho Chi Minh City)
Type	Grenade Launcher
Place of origin	United States
Service history
Used by	US Navy
Wars	Vietnam War
Specifications
Crew	2 men
Cartridge	40x46mm grenade
Barrels	1
Action	Hand Cranked, Manual Reloading
Feed system	belt
Sights	Iron

The Mk 18 Mod 0 was a 40x46mm grenade launcher used by the US Navy during the Vietnam War and also the last known hand crank operated firearm since the Gatling Gun. It has been replaced by the Mk 19 in service with the United States Armed Forces.

References

• Mk 18 Mod 0 at Securityarms
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