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The bullet-trap rifle grenade became increasing popular in the post-war years, most notably the French AC58 anti-armor and APAV40 multi-purpose grenades. The 22 mm (0.87 in) rifle grenade launchers were further simplified, becoming an integral part of the rifle itself.
The system consists of a bullet-trap tail section which slides over the muzzle of the rifle, an explosive midsection and a front standoff rod. The grenade is propelled by a normal ball or tracer round to a maximum range of 30 m (98 ft) and is detonated by the impact of the standoff rod against the door to be breached, the standoff distance allowing the blast wave to affect as much of the door ...
To launch, the AC58 is placed over the muzzle of a FAMAS or any NATO rifle with a STANAG muzzle device. Then the rifle is pointed at the target and fired. The impact of the bullet striking the bullet-trap and the expanding gases launches and arms the grenade, which explodes on impact. The AC58 is used in direct fire.
The fly-off lever is retained by a conventional safety pin and pull ring. The grenade has a variety of signalling applications and may also be used for screening and for training exercises in riot control. RDM Bullet Trap (BT) Rifle Grenades [25] No image available South Africa: Rifle grenade: 54 mm (HE/AP), 60 mm (HE/DP)
The BT/AT 52 is a rifle grenade manufactured by Israeli Military Industries. It is propelled by a bullet trap, and is derived from the earlier MA/AT 52 model. [1] In Israeli service, it can be fired from either the 7.62 FN FAL or the 5.56 IMI Galil rifle. [2]
In addition, such offerings as the Jericho 941 semi-automatic pistol and Tavor assault rifle are globally recognized and marketed firearms. [ 2 ] In the 1980s, an American firearms designer, Magnum Research , contracted IMI to re-design and manufacture a magnum caliber ( .44 Magnum , .357 Magnum and .50 AE ), resulting in the production of a ...
To launch, the APAV40 F2 is placed over the muzzle of a FAMAS or any NATO rifle with a (22 mm) STANAG muzzle device. Then the rifle is aimed at the target and fired. The impact of the bullet striking the bullet-trap and the expanding gases launch and arm the grenade, which explodes on impact. [citation needed]
Usable on T65, T86 and T91 assault rifles Type 2 rifle grenade launcher: 40mm Japan 1940s For the Type 38 and Type 99 rifles Type 91 grenade launcher: Norinco (China North Industries Corporation) 35 mm grenade (Non-lethal round) China 1991 Usable on Type 56, Type 81 and QBZ-95 Chinese rifles [6] UBGL-1: Arsenal JSCo. 40 mm caseless grenade ...