Rounds for Grenade Launchers
40x53 mm RHV- HEDP
40x53 mm Round RHV- HEDP with High Explosive Dual Purpose Grenade GHV- HEDP
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 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 40x53 mm High velocity Rounds, meeting NATO requirements.
| TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS | RHV-HEDP |
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Round, complete |
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Type of the Round |
High Velocity, High Explosive Dual Purpose |
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Caliber, mm |
40x53 |
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Overall length, mm |
112 max |
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Weight of Round, kg |
0.365 max |
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Linked, link type |
32-round capacity metal belt, comprised of M16A2 disintegrating links |
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Grenade |
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Type of Grenade |
High Explosive Dual Purpose |
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Weight of Grenade, kg |
0.255 max |
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Explosive filling type |
RDX composition |
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Weight of Explosive Filling, kg |
0.034 |
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Propelling Charge |
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Primer |
percussion, FED 215 (or equivalent) |
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Cartridge case material |
aluminum alloy |
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Propellant type |
NC Single base |
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Weight of Propellant, kg |
0.004 |
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Fuze |
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Fuze type |
AF420 – point initiating base detonating (PIBD), time and super quick, with check action, distant arming and self-destruction |
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Thread Size |
1 15/32"-24UNS-2A |
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Weight, kg |
0.082 max |
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Fuze safety (Not armed distance), m |
18 |
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Fuze armed distance, m |
60 |
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Self-destruction time, s |
not less than 25 |
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BALLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS |
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Muzzle velocity, m/s (measured at 24 m from muzzle) |
237±10 |
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Max Firing Range, m |
2200 |
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Operation temperature range, °C |
from minus 54 to 52 |
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DESTRACTIVE CHARACTERISTICS |
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Armour penetration, mm |
50 mm RHA / 63 mm Mild Steel (at 60 m from muzzle at 0 degr. NATO) |
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Radius of defeat, m |
6 |
| PACKING | |
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32-round loaded belt (links M16A2 type) is packed in a metal box, type PA120 (32 Rounds totally) |
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Metal box dimensions, mm: |
476x162x264 |
| Metal box weight, kg: | 19 |
| Metal box volume, m3: |
0.02 |
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Palletizing:
48 metal boxes, type PA120 are packed in a flatiron tape-bound wooden pallet (1536 Rounds totally) Pallet dimensions, mm: Pallet weight, kg: Pallet volume, m3: |
1300x1034x942 950 1.27 |
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.
NEQ per round: 0.04028