40x46 mm Round RLV-CS, RLV-CS-2
NSN: 1310-50-001-2614
RLV-CS-2
NSN: 1310-50-001-3009
The 40x46 mm Rounds RLV-CS type produce a gas cloud with concentration of irritants CS which causes severe irritation to the eyes and upper respiratory tract.
The purpose of the intended use: to obtain the incapacitating effect, i.e. temporarily incapacitate a person, preventing from active well-directed operations and physical aggressive activity.
The rounds are designed to be fired from:
- Underbarrel Grenade Launchers: ARSENAL UBGL-M6, UBGL-M7, UBGL-M16; M203; FN GL1; HK269; AG36, and other launchers adopted to use lethal ammunition (combat types, e. g. - HEF, HEDP, AD, TB);
- Stand-alone Grenade Launchers: ARSENAL SAGL, HK169; HK269; FN GL-S; M320; and other launchers adopted to use lethal ammunition (combat types, e. g. - HEF, HEDP, AD, TB);
- Multi-shot Grenade Launchers: Milkor MGL; M32 MGL; ARSENAL MSGL; and other launchers adopted to use lethal ammunition (combat types, e. g. - HEF, HEDP, AD, TB).
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RLV-CS | RLV-CS-2 |
Type | Low Velocity, CS | Low Velocity, CS |
Caliber, mm | 40x46 | 40x46 |
Overall length, mm | 105 max | 104.5 max |
Weight of the round, kg | 0.218 max | 0.255 max |
Payload, g | 50 g of pyrotechnic composition containing 7.5 g of CS (15%) | |
Irritant agent | CS | CS |
Time of active gas emission, s (Discharge time) | approx. 20 | approx. 20 |
Primer type | Percussion, Boxer | Percussion, Boxer |
Propellant charge | Double base powder | Double base powder |
Cartridge case material | Aluminum alloy | Aluminum alloy |
Fuze | Pyrotechnical, delay time | AF416 - point detonating, time and super quick with check action and self-destruction |
Armin distance, m | N/A | from 10 to 40 |
Self-destruction time, s | N/A | from 14 to 19 |
Time of delay, s | from 2.0 to 3.0 | N/A |
Details of arming function | N/A | |
Muzzle Velocity, m/s | 76 | 76 |
Max effective range, m | 400 | 400 |
Radius of action, m | approx. 100 | approx. 100 |
Operation temperature, degrees °C | from minus 43 to 52 | from minus 43 to 52 |
CLASS OF EXPLOSION HAZARD: | 1.4G (6.1, 8); UN 0301 | 1.4G (6.1, 8); UN 0301 |
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RLV-CS | RLV-CS-2 |
3 metal airtight boxes (40 pcs. in each box), placed in a wooden case 120 pcs. totally ) | ||
Wooden case dimensions, mm | 875x398x206 | 875x398x206 |
Wooden case weight, kg | 43 | 48 |
Wooden case volume, m3 | 0.072 | 0.072 |
Shelf life |
5 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. |