Grenade launchers definitely add a bunch of weight - I'm not sure what this model is exactly, but the M203 for example is 1.36 kg, the grenades themselves vary based on the specific model, but let's say around 0.25 kg per round. The vz. 58 is a 2.91 kg rifle, so that's over half the weight of the full rifle, hanging off the front.
That's why you don't just issue a grenade launcher to each guy in the squad, but you usually have a designated "grenadier" who gets to lug around the heavier rifle, and you also carry the launcher unloaded and only put in the grenade right before firing.
That's why you don't just issue a grenade launcher to each guy in the squad, but you usually have a designated "grenadier" who gets to lug around the heavier rifle,
That makes a lot of sense and I imagine they're not taking point and doing quick target acquisition.
Grenade launchers definitely add a bunch of weight - I'm not sure what this model is exactly, but the M203 for example is 1.36 kg, the grenades themselves vary based on the specific model, but let's say around 0.25 kg per round. The vz. 58 is a 2.91 kg rifle, so that's over half the weight of the full rifle, hanging off the front.
That's why you don't just issue a grenade launcher to each guy in the squad, but you usually have a designated "grenadier" who gets to lug around the heavier rifle, and you also carry the launcher unloaded and only put in the grenade right before firing.
That makes a lot of sense and I imagine they're not taking point and doing quick target acquisition.