40×53 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.
| 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) |
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| 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