M234 launcher

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Launcher, Projectile, 64 mm, Riot Control, M234

Type Less-lethal Weapon
Place of origin Flag of the United States United States
Service history
In service 1978-1995
Used by United States
Production history
Designed 1973-1978
Produced 1978-1987
Specifications
Cartridge 64 mm Ring Airfoil Projectile
Muzzle velocity 200 fps
Feed system Muzzle Loading

The M234 Riot Control Launcher is an M16 series rifle attachment firing a M755 blank round. The M234 mounts on the front sight post of the M16 and fires either the M734 64 mm Kinetic Riot Control Round or the M742 64 mm CSI Riot Control Round. It is usable in temperatures 20 degrees Fahrenheit (−7 degrees Celsius) and above. It is no longer used by US forces.

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