40 mm Round RLV-TB with Thermobaric Grenade
NSN: 1310-50-001-2381
The RLV-TB round is intended for combined destruction, both by air-blast and thermal emission:
Upon impacting a target, the fuze AF41 gets activated and initiates the bursting charge which, in its turn, disperses the thermobaric composition TBC-2. The thermobaric composition TBC-2 interacts with the oxygen from the air; an air-fuel composition is generated which detonates from the bursting charge. A zone characterized with overpressure and intense heat is created in the area.
The ammunition is designed for use with the following grenade launchers:
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Type | Low velocity, thermobaric |
Calibre, mm | 40 |
Overall length of Round, mm | 134 max |
Weight of Round, kg | 0.254 max |
Thermobaric composition type | TBC-2 |
Thermobaric composition weight, kg | 0.087 max |
Cartridge case material | aluminum alloy |
Max firing range, m | 400 |
Muzzle velocity, m/s | 76 |
Fuze type | AF41 – Point detonating, with super quick and check action, distant arming and self-destruction |
Arming distance, m | from 10 to 40 |
Self-destruction time, s | from 14 to 19 |
Details of arming function | 3 steps of safety |
Operation temperature degrees, °C | from minus 50 to 50 |
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. |
PACKING |
3 metal airtight boxes (28 pcs. in each box), placed in a wooden case (84 pcs. in total)
Wooden case dimensions, mm: 875x398x206 Wooden case weight, kg: 40 Wooden case volume, m3: 0.072 |
Class of explosion hazard: |
1.1E, UN 0006 |