The QLT-89, also known as Type 89 grenade discharger, is a lightweight grenade launcher developed by China in the 1980s, used for individual squad level indirect fire support. The design was finalized in the early 1990s. The weapon entered the Chinese service in the 1990s and was observed in deployment with special forces and Hong Kong Garrison.[1][2]
| QLT-89 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortar / grenade discharger |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | China |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.8 kg |
| Length | 600 mm |
| Crew | 1 |
| Cartridge | 50 mm grenade |
| Muzzle velocity | 100 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 200 to 800 meters |
The grenade discharge is 600mm in length and weighs 3.8 kg. An iron sight is mounted at the top, supporting 4 chevrons for 200, 400, 600, and 800 meters range.[2] The grenade discharger can fire several types of munition: the 50mm anti-personnel fragmentation grenade, the 50 mm illumination grenade, the 50 mm incendiary grenade, and the 50mm smoke grenade.[1] The fragmentation grenade is 330 mm in length and weighs 700 grams. The warhead contains 800 fragments and has a blast radius of 16 meters. The round uses a contact-type fuse with a 19-30s delayed fuse for redundancy.[2]
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edit- ^ a b Gordon, Arthur. "PLA INFANTRY WEAPONS: SMALL ARMS OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST ARMY". SA Defense Journal.
- ^ a b c "QLT89榴弹弹射器". Gun's World.