The Pentagon intends to arm its army with grenade launchers exclusively Swedish-made Carl-Gustaf M4. Armament will be held for three years.
As noted by the Pentagon, the cost of the contract will be about $ 38 million. In the first year will be delivered grenade launchers for $ 19 million.
Recall, Carl-Gustaf M4 is the favorite weapon of support for the US Special Operations Forces for many years. Now it will be delivered to light infantry units and US Marines.
In terms of its popularity, the Carl Gustaf grenade launcher can be compared to a Kalashnikov assault rifle. The grenade launcher was invented by the Swedish engineer Siegfried Axelson. It is designed to destroy armored targets, manpower and firing positions, as well as the creation of smoke screens and lighting areas. For seven decades, four modifications have been created (M1, M2, M3 and M4), the last of which was introduced in 2014 and has a mass of less than 7 kg (the first one weighed more than 16 kg). Thanks to the variety of 84mm ammunition, Carl Gustaf is a multipurpose weapon. It is in service in 45 countries.
