Light Grenade Launcher

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The Light Grenade Launcher is a battlefield weapon which can fire a variety of different grenade types. Though not the most accurate, it fills in a void between direct-fire weapons like autocannons and indirect-fire mortars and can pack tremendous firepower.[1]

Notable Examples
  • 60mm Ankerson Works Grenade Launcher - Commonly used by Northern Heavy Gears, this fully automatic weapon uses drum-shaped ammo clips for quick reloading.[1]

Statistics

Purpose: Anti-Infantry/Anti-Vehicle
Effective Range: 400 m
Penetration: 225mm
Accuracy: Poor
Mode of Fire: Burst
Usual Ammo Load: 20 Grenades

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Heavy Gears Rulebook (First Edition), p. 137