TROMBLON VB

TROMBLON VB
Image: Tromblon VB (Unknown source)
Year1916
Weapon TypeRifle Grenade Launcher
Origin & DesignerFrance/Vivien-Bessière
Numbers Produced[@numbers_produced]
Crew[@crew]
Calibre50mm
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight475g Grenade
Round Weight[@round_weight]
Barrel Length[@barrel_length]
Overall Length[@length]
Grenade TypesHE Grenade
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight1.500g
Operation[@operation]
Cooling System[@cooling]
Sights[@sights]
Feed[@feed]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire4 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity[@muzzle_velocity]
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range80m
Effective Range[@effective_range]
Maximum Range170m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesDeveloped during the first world, the VB Grenade Launcher was still in use in 1940, it could be attached to both the Lebel mle 1886 and MAS mle 36, and they were issued at 16 per Infantry Company.