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40x53 mm Rounds High Velocity for Automatic Grenade launchers GD/SACO Mk19, HK GMG, SB LAG40, etc.

40x53 mm RHV- HEDP

40x53 mm RHV- HEDP

Caliber

5.56/7.62

Barrel length, mm

215/215

Magazine capacity

30/30

40x53 mm High Velocity Round RHV- HEDP with High Explosive Dual Purpose Grenade GHV- HEDP, Linked

NSN:1310-50-001-7527

The 40x53 mm Round RHV-HEDP is intended to destroy enemy manpower, transport means and light-armoured objects at distance of up to 2050 m. It is also capable of destroying enemy personnel located in long-term emplacements, long-term camouflaged emplacements, bunkers, dugouts and buildings.

 

Compatibility

The rounds are designed to be fired from Automatic Grenade launchers, as follows: GD/SACO Mk19, HK GMG, SB LAG40, and other Automatic Grenade Launchers, compatible with 40x53 mm High velocity Rounds, meeting NATO requirements.

Packing
32-round loaded belt (links M16A2 type) is packed in a metal box, type PA120 (32 Rounds totally)
Metal box dimensions, mm:476x162x264
Metal box GROSS weight, kg:19
Metal box volume, m3:0.02
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Round
RHV-HEDP
Type of the RoundHigh Velocity, High Explosive Dual Purpose
Caliber, mm40x53
Overall length, mm112 max
Weight of Round, kgapprox. 0.355
Linked, link type32-round capacity metal belt, comprised of M16A2 disintegrating links
Grenade
Type of GrenadeHigh Explosive Dual Purpose
Explosive filling typeRDX composition
Propelling Charge
Primerpercussion
Cartridge case materialaluminum alloy
Propellant typeNC Single base
Fuze
Fuze typeAF420 – point initiating base detonating (PIBD), time and super quick, with check action, distant arming and self-destruction
Fuze safety (Not armed distance), m18
Fuze armed distance, m60
Self-destruction time, snot less than 23
BALLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity, m/s (measured at 24 m from muzzle)237±10
Max Firing Range, m2050
Operation temperature range, °Cfrom minus 54 to 52
DESTRACTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Armour penetration, mm50 mm RHA / 63 mm Mild Steel (at 60 m from muzzle at 0 degr. NATO)
Radius of defeat, m6