SMALL ARMS SYSTEM
ACTIVE
BATTLE TESTED 80%
K201 Grenade Launcher
K201
MANUFACTURER Dasan Machine
IN SERVICE 1984
OVERVIEW
The K201 is an underslung 40mm grenade launcher designed to mount on the K2 assault rifle, similar to the M203. It fires standard 40×46mm NATO low-velocity grenades including HE, smoke, illumination, and practice rounds. Provides organic indirect fire capability at the fire team level.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
caliber
40×46mm NATO
action
Single-shot, break-open
effective range m
350
max range m
400
weight kg
1.49
length mm
340
ammunition
HE, HEDP, smoke, illumination, practice
mount
Underslung on K2 rifle
BATTLE TESTED REVIEWS
80
Iraq — Zaytun Division Useful Infantry Force Multiplier
2004 | ROK Army Infantry Reports
The K201 underslung grenade launcher was deployed with K2 rifles in Iraq, providing fire teams with organic indirect fire capability. Used primarily for illumination and smoke during night patrols and convoy operations. The ability to deliver 40mm grenades without a dedicated grenadier proved valuable in the small-unit operations typical of the Zaytun Division mission.
Deployed with K2 rifles in Iraq for indirect fire support
Illumination rounds critical for night patrol operations
Smoke grenades used for convoy route security
Lightweight addition to standard rifleman loadout