The Norwegian company Nammo (Nordic Ammunition Company) once again perfected an American M72 grenade launcher. The new model is called the M72 FFE has already arrived for testing in Marine Corps, stationed in Norway, transfers “Warspot” with reference to the portal defensenews.com.
US disposable rocket launcher was set up to replace the M31 rifle grenades and grenade launcher M20A1 «Super Bazooka». Adopted by the US Army in 1962 year and is used to the present time, undergone some modernization. Produced under license in Norway and Turkey. In the Soviet Union M72 design was the basis for the creation of the RPG-18 (Fly).
The new modification, Norwegian gunsmiths developed under contract by 2016 of the year, concluded with the US Marine Corps, It differs from the previous lack of a jet at a shot. Instead of the grenade is thrown back side cloud special liquid, absolutely safe for the environment, and for bystanders. Thereby, and relatively quiet sound of a shot (comparable with the shooting of 9 mm handgun), there is a possibility of fire in a confined space.
Tests of the new grenade launcher M72 FFE will continue until the end of the year, after which the decision will be made on further purchases.
