Types of grenade launchers equipped for the Vietnamese army.

The Vietnamese Marine Corps, arguably, is a privileged force, equipped with a range of modern infantry weapons, including the Turkish T-40 underbarrel grenade launcher.

Grenade launchers are equipped in the Vietnam People's Army.

Equipping infantry with grenade launchers to destroy fortifications and suppress enemy infantry is crucial. Currently, Vietnam has successfully researched and improved the M-79 handheld grenade launcher from the US, equipping it to squads, and the M-203 underbarrel grenade launcher, also of US origin, for integration into AKM-VN and Galil ACE 30/32 rifles. This is a significant achievement for the defense engineering team, helping to considerably reduce costs compared to purchasing from abroad.

In addition, Vietnam has also been granted a license to manufacture the AGL-17 multiple grenade launcher, a weapon considered a countermeasure against the enemy's human wave tactics during attacks. With a rate of fire of 400 30mm grenades per minute, the weapon can create a fire barrier that hinders the advance of enemy infantry.

Matador grenade launchers are being used by the Vietnamese Marine Corps.

The Vietnamese Marine Corps, arguably, is a privileged force, equipped with a range of modern infantry weapons, including the Turkish T-40 underbarrel grenade launcher. This is a version of the grenade launcher without a trigger, mounted on the TAR-21 rifle; to fire, the soldier simply uses their thumb to press the trigger on the left side. The weapon is considered to be more effective than the M203.

Additionally, the Marine Corps is also equipped with the MATADOR shoulder-fired rocket launcher, a collaborative product of the Israeli and Singaporean defense industries. Weighing only 8kg and with a 2.5kg warhead, the weapon is easily carried and fires very quickly when switched to combat mode.

Let's take a look at the impressive specifications of this infantry's heavy weaponry through the infographic below.

According to Infonet