This YouTube video showcases the China Lake 40mm Grenade Launcher being fired at a range. The content focuses on the practical application and sound of this unique weapon system, as indicated by the title and hashtags. The video likely offers a visual and auditory experience of the grenade launcher in action, appealing to enthusiasts interested in military hardware and specialized firearms.
This video details the history and development of Airtronic's modernized China Lake 40mm grenade launcher. The project aimed to reproduce the Vietnam-era weapon, leading to a prototype displayed at SHOT Show. Airtronic, a contractor for M203 launchers, became involved, intending to mass-produce a modernized version for the USMC. Modifications included Picatinny rails and AR-pattern furniture. However, a more ambitious plan to adapt it for Mk19 grenades proved infeasible. Legal disputes between the original enthusiasts and Airtronic ultimately halted production, with Airtronic declaring bankruptcy. The presented prototype is the sole surviving example. The USMC eventually adopted the Milkor MGL-140 as the M32A1.
This video showcases the rare China Lake 40mm pump-action grenade launcher, a unique weapon used by US special forces during the Vietnam War. Details are provided on its limited production (only 24 made), its intended role as an ambush initiation weapon, and its distribution among MACVSOG, Army Force Recon, and Navy SEALs. The video highlights the rarity of surviving original examples and discusses a 2004 reproduction project that, while unsuccessful, led to interesting developments with Airtronic and the US Marine Corps. Special thanks are given to contributors who made the video possible.
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