40x46 mm Rounds RLV-RS, RLV-GS, RLV-WS, RLV-YS with Star Signaling Grenade
RLV-RS NSN: 1310-50-001-1738
RLV-GS NSN: 1310-50-001-1739
RLV-WS NSN: 1310-50-001-1740
RLV-GS NSN: 1310-50-001-1737
40x46 mm Rounds with Star Signaling Grenades are used for creation of signals at the time of combat or special operations.
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).
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
RLV-RS, RLV-GS, RLV-WS, RLV-YS |
Type | Low Velocity, signaling |
Caliber, mm | 40x46 |
Overall length, mm | 103 max |
Weight of round, kg | 0.240 max |
Payload | star charge |
Star colour | red (RS) green (GS) white (WS) yellow (YS) |
Primer type | Percussion, Boxer |
Propellant charge | Double base powder |
Cartridge case material | Aluminum alloy |
Igniting system | pyrotechnical with time of delay from 1 s to 2 s after launching |
Star flight altitude, m | not less than 150 |
Time of intensive burning of the star, s | not less than 5 |
Visibility of signal, km - day time firing - night time firing |
not less than 2 5 |
Minimum angle of launching, degree | 75° |
Muzzle velocity, m/s | 76 |
Operation temperature range, °C | from minus 43 to 52 |
CLASS OF EXPLOSION HAZARD: | 1.4G; UN 0312 |
Packing |
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3 metal airtight boxes (40 pcs. in each box), placed in a wooden case ( 120 pcs. totally ) | |
Case dimensions, mm | 875x398x206 |
Case weight, kg | 47 |
Case volume, m3 | 0. 072 |