40×53 mm RHV- HEDP

40x53 mm Round RHV- HEDP with High Explosive Dual Purpose Grenade GHV- HEDP

NSN:1310-50-001-7527

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.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS RHV-HEDP
Round, complete
Type of the Round High Velocity, High Explosive Dual Purpose
Caliber, mm 40×53
Overall length, mm 112 max
Weight of Round, kg 0.365 max
Linked, link type 32-round capacity metal belt, comprised of M16A2 disintegrating links
Grenade
Type of Grenade High Explosive Dual Purpose
Weight of Grenade, kg 0.255 max
Explosive filling type RDX composition
Weight of Explosive Filling, kg 0.034
Propelling Charge
Primer percussion, FED 215 (or equivalent)
Cartridge case material aluminum alloy
Propellant type NC Single base
Weight of Propellant, kg 0.004
Fuze
Fuze type AF420 – point initiating base detonating (PIBD), time and super quick, with check action, distant arming and self-destruction
Thread Size 1 15/32″-24UNS-2A
Weight, kg 0.082 max
Fuze safety (Not armed distance), m 18
Fuze armed distance, m 60
Self-destruction time, s not less than 25
BALLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Muzzle velocity, m/s (measured at 24 m from muzzle)   237±10
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
 
PACKING
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 weight, kg: 19
Metal box volume, m3: 0.02
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

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