Rounds for Grenade Launchers40x53 mm RHV- HEDP
40×53 mm Round RHV- HEDP with High Explosive Dual Purpose Grenade GHV- HEDP
The 40×53 mm Round RHV-HEDP is intended to destroy enemy manpower, transport means and light-armoured objects at distance of up to 2200 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 40×53 mm High velocity Rounds, meeting NATO requirements.
Type of the Round High Velocity, High Explosive Dual Purpose
Caliber, mm 40×53
Overall length, mm 112 max
Weight of Round, kg approx. 0.355
Linked, link type 32-round capacity metal belt, comprised of M16A2 disintegrating links
Grenade
Type of Grenade High Explosive Dual Purpose
Explosive filling type RDX composition
Propelling Charge
Primer percussion
Cartridge case material aluminum alloy
Propellant type NC Single base
Fuze
Fuze type AF420 – point initiating base detonating (PIBD), time and super quick, with check action, distant arming and self-destruction
Fuze safety (Not armed distance), m 18
Fuze armed distance, m 60
Self-destruction time, s not less than 27
BALLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity, m/s 242
Max Firing Range, m 2200
Operation temperature range, °C from minus 54 to 52
DESTRACTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Armour penetration, mm
50 mm RHA / 63 mm Mild Steel (at 60 m from muzzle at 0 degr. NATO)
Radius of defeat, m
6
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
Class of explosion hazard: 1.1Е, UN 0006
Shelf life
10 years, if stored in storeroom conditions, in the original non-opened packing of the Manufacturer, strictly observing all handling and storage instructions of the Manufacturer.
