QLZ-04

The Type 04 automatic grenade launcher (military designation QLZ-04) is a Chinese 35x32SR mm belt-fed automatic grenade launcher, developed as an alternative to the older QLZ-87. It may be vehicle-mounted or crew-served.^[2][3][4][5]

QLZ-04
A Russian soldier training to use the QLZ-04
Type	Grenade launcher
Place of origin	China
Service history
In service	2004-present
Used by	China
Production history
Designed	1999-2004[1]
Manufacturer	Norinco
Produced	2004-present
Specifications
Mass	20 kg
Length	1026 mm
Barrel length	380 mm
Cartridge	HE-FRAG; HE-DP
Action	Air-cooled, blowback, open bolt
Rate of fire	350-400 rounds per minute
Effective firing range	1750 m
Feed system	belt

See also

• QLZ-87 grenade launcher
• QTS-11
• Norinco LG5 / QLU-11
• Comparison of automatic grenade launchers

International:

• Mk 19 grenade launcher – (United States)
• Daewoo Precision Industries K4 – (South Korea)
• Howa Type 96 – (Japan)
• Mk 47 Striker – (United States)
• AGS-17 – (Soviet Union)
• AGS-30 – (Russia)
• AGS-40 – (Russia)
• Vektor Y3 AGL – (South Africa)
• SB LAG 40 – (Spain)
• HK GMG – (Germany)
• XM174 grenade launcher – (United States)