M79 - 40mm - USA - Single Shot - The 40mm M79 Grenade Launcher was developed to give the infantryman the capability to deliver accurate firepower to a greater range than could be achieved with a conventional rifle grenade.  With an approximate range of 400m, it can suppress enemy forces at the edge of engagement zones.  The M79 has been largely replaced by the M203, but still holds its own as a dedicated weapons system.
