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|[[]]||[[]]|| | |[[XM148]]||[[Grenade Launcher]]||Single Shot||50 RPM||3° & 1° [[ADS]]||Unaffected||60 m/s||230 g (.5 lbs)||7kg (15.43 lbs)||2.266 Seconds | ||
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'''XM148''' is an early U.S. 40×46mm low-velocity underbarrel grenade launcher developed by Colt for mounting to the M16-family rifle. It is a single-shot, sliding-breech launcher intended to give riflemen an integral 40mm capability without carrying a separate [[M79]]. It is best known as a Vietnam-era prototype/early-service launcher that was quickly overshadowed by the simpler and more durable [[M203]]. | |||
==HISTORY== | |||
Colt developed the XM148 in the mid-1960s as an underbarrel launcher for 40×46mm grenades, and it was procured for field evaluation and limited issue during the Vietnam War. The launcher used its own trigger mechanism and mounting system, and it offered riflemen a way to switch between standard rifle fire and 40mm grenades without changing weapons. It reached Vietnam and saw operational use, including with units that valued compact, multi-role equipment. | |||
Field experience reported in period accounts and later technical histories found the XM148 to be relatively complex and maintenance-sensitive, with durability and handling complaints (including snagging and component issues) that limited confidence in the system. Because of these problems, it was withdrawn from broader use and the underbarrel concept continued in the more straightforward M203 program, which became the long-term U.S. standard. | |||
===Sources=== | |||
* https://www.forgottenweapons.com/xm-148-colts-vietnam-grenade-launcher/ XM-148: Colt’s Vietnam Grenade Launcher | Forgotten Weapons | |||
* https://armourersbench.com/2019/02/19/colt-cgl-4-xm148-40mm-grenade-launcher/ Colt CGL-4 (XM148) 40mm Grenade Launcher | The Armourer’s Bench | |||
* https://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/xm148.htm XM148 40mm Grenade Launcher | Federation of American Scientists (Military Analysis Network) | |||
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File:Screen-Shot-2021-04-18-at-12.56.57-PM-1024x389.png|XM148 mounted under a rifle. | |||
File:471334939_10164895559771982_4002097699245084507_n.jpg|XM148 launcher installed on an M16-pattern rifle. | |||
File:Screen-Shot-2021-04-18-at-12.57.02-PM.png|XM148 mounting and trigger mechanism detail. | |||
File:Vun2foz1ebsb1.png|XM148 in Vietnam-era use context. | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:20, 24 February 2026
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| Designation | Weapon Type | Fire Modes | Fire Rate | Bullet Spread ° | Range Modifier | Muzzle Velocity | Projectile weight | Weight | Reload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM148 | Grenade Launcher | Single Shot | 50 RPM | 3° & 1° ADS | Unaffected | 60 m/s | 230 g (.5 lbs) | 7kg (15.43 lbs) | 2.266 Seconds |
| Full name | Caliber | Place of Origin | Date | Manufacturer | Barrel Length | Total Length | Weapon Script Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launcher, Grenade, 40mm, XM148 | 40mm grenade | USA | 1969 | Z | 12 in (305 mm) | 15 in (380 mm) | weapon_xm148 |
XM148 is an early U.S. 40×46mm low-velocity underbarrel grenade launcher developed by Colt for mounting to the M16-family rifle. It is a single-shot, sliding-breech launcher intended to give riflemen an integral 40mm capability without carrying a separate M79. It is best known as a Vietnam-era prototype/early-service launcher that was quickly overshadowed by the simpler and more durable M203.
HISTORY
Colt developed the XM148 in the mid-1960s as an underbarrel launcher for 40×46mm grenades, and it was procured for field evaluation and limited issue during the Vietnam War. The launcher used its own trigger mechanism and mounting system, and it offered riflemen a way to switch between standard rifle fire and 40mm grenades without changing weapons. It reached Vietnam and saw operational use, including with units that valued compact, multi-role equipment.
Field experience reported in period accounts and later technical histories found the XM148 to be relatively complex and maintenance-sensitive, with durability and handling complaints (including snagging and component issues) that limited confidence in the system. Because of these problems, it was withdrawn from broader use and the underbarrel concept continued in the more straightforward M203 program, which became the long-term U.S. standard.
Sources
- https://www.forgottenweapons.com/xm-148-colts-vietnam-grenade-launcher/ XM-148: Colt’s Vietnam Grenade Launcher | Forgotten Weapons
- https://armourersbench.com/2019/02/19/colt-cgl-4-xm148-40mm-grenade-launcher/ Colt CGL-4 (XM148) 40mm Grenade Launcher | The Armourer’s Bench
- https://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/xm148.htm XM148 40mm Grenade Launcher | Federation of American Scientists (Military Analysis Network)
Real-Life Photos
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XM148 mounted under a rifle. -
XM148 launcher installed on an M16-pattern rifle. -
XM148 mounting and trigger mechanism detail. -
XM148 in Vietnam-era use context.
Videos