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Difference between revisions of "Viven-Bessières Rifle Grenade Launcher"
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*'''Type:''' Rifle grenade launcher | *'''Type:''' Rifle grenade launcher | ||
| − | *'''Caliber:''' 50 or 51 mm (sources vary); 57 | + | *'''Caliber:''' {{convert|mm|50}} or 2.008 in (51 mm) (sources vary); {{convert|mm|57}} (smoke grenade launcher) |
| − | *'''Length:''' ? (for Lebel 1886); 320 | + | *'''Length:''' ? (for Lebel 1886); {{convert|mm|320}} (for MAS-36) |
| − | *'''Weight:''' about 1.5 | + | *'''Weight:''' about {{convert|kg|1.5}} (for Lebel 1886); about {{convert|kg|1.9}} (for MAS-36) |
| − | *'''Grenade Weight:''' 475 g (HE grenade) | + | *'''Grenade Weight:''' 475 g (16.76 oz) (HE grenade) |
*'''Maximum Range:''' 190 m at 45° elevation | *'''Maximum Range:''' 190 m at 45° elevation | ||
*'''Capacity:''' 1 round | *'''Capacity:''' 1 round | ||
Revision as of 19:32, 17 July 2019
Viven-Bessières rifle grenade launcher, known also as Tromblon VB was a French rifle grenade launcher, designed in 1916 and widely used throughout WW1. It was mounted on Lebel Mle 1886 rifles; US Army adopted this weapon and mounted it on M1917 Enfield and M1903 Springfield rifles. In late 1930s Tromblon VB was modified for usage with new MAS-36 rifles, although French military continued using the old model with Lebel rifle. In 1960s slightly modified Tromblon VB was mounted on shortened Karabiner 98k and M1917 Enfield rifles and used by French National Police for launching smoke grenades. In this role it survived until 1990s.
Specifications
(Produced: 1916-????; Used: military 1916-1940s, police 1960s-1990s)
- Type: Rifle grenade launcher
- Caliber: 2 in (5 cm) or 2.008 in (51 mm) (sources vary); 2.2 in (5.7 cm) (smoke grenade launcher)
- Length: ? (for Lebel 1886); 12.6 in (32 cm) (for MAS-36)
- Weight: about 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) (for Lebel 1886); about 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) (for MAS-36)
- Grenade Weight: 475 g (16.76 oz) (HE grenade)
- Maximum Range: 190 m at 45° elevation
- Capacity: 1 round
- Fire modes: Manual
- Maximum Rate of Fire: 4 rpm
The Viven-Bessières Rifle Grenade Launcher and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| There Was Once a Cop (Il était une fois un flic...) | French police | Smoke grenade launcher, based on Kar 98k | 1971 | |
| Two Men in Town (Deux hommes dans la ville) | French police | Smoke grenade launcher, based on Kar 98k | 1973 |
Video Games
| Title | Referred As | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| World War II Online: Battleground Europe | Mounted on Lebel 1886 M93 | 2001-2013 |