M79 grenade launcher - Wikipedia
The M79 grenade launcher is a single-shot, shoulder-fired, break-action grenade launcher that fires a 40×46mm grenade, which uses what the US Army calls the High-Low Propulsion …
The Thumper: History of the M79 40mm Grenade Launcher
2022年9月6日 · The M79, also known as the Thumper Gun or Bloop Tube, was familiar to anyone serving during the Vietnam War. There are two different sighting systems on the M79. The …
The M79 Grenade Launcher Had Its Benefits and Drawbacks
2022年2月24日 · The M79 grenade launcher was known by many names, including the “Thumper-Gun” and the “Bloop Tube” – Australians even called it the “Wombat Gun.” …
M79: A game-changer in Vietnam War - Spec Ops Magazine
2022年5月6日 · When fired, the M79 has a distinct muzzle report similar in sound to a cork being pulled out of a bottle; for this reason, it became widely known as the nicknamed “Blooper” and …
The M79 Grenade Launcher - Warfare History Network
It launched a 40mm by 46mm grenade in a round that resembled a huge bullet. The close-support infantry weapon reportedly was nicknamed Thumper, Blooper, Thump Gun, or Bloop Tube by …
The M-79, One Weapon, Many Silly Names and Tremendous …
2024年4月1日 · Originating during the Vietnam War, its distinctive sound has led to a variety of colorful nicknames among American soldiers, including "Thumper," "Thump-Gun," "Bloop …
M79 Grenade Launcher | Pirate Gun - American Special …
The M79 grenade launcher, also known as 'the Thumper', is a single-shot 40mm grenade launcher which dates back to the Vietnam war era. Despite the design's age, the M79 is still …
A History Of ‘Bloopers’: Rifle Grenades, 'Thumpers,’ And …
2020年12月10日 · By turns dubbed the “bloop tube” and “blooper,” owing to the sound made as a 40mm is launched from the barrel — or “thump-gun,” because of the noise it makes when said …
Get to Know the Legacy of the M79 Grenade Launcher - The …
2023年2月4日 · The distinctive report of the M79 has earned it several nicknames among American soldiers such as “Thumper”, “Thump-Gun”, “Bloop Tube”, “Big Ed”, “Elephant Gun,” …
Spike's Tactical's ST Thumper -- A Functioning M79
2017年11月27日 · The ST Thumper M79 replica is 28.5 inches long, weighs nine pounds and shoots 37mm flairs. The safety resets while reloading. U.S. forces used the M79 grenade …
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