M99
40x46 mm HE Grenade Launcher Round
40x46 mm low-velocity high explosive round with 48 g explosive charge, lethal radius at least 5 m and maximum range 400 m.
Also written: 40 mm LV, 40 mm NATO low velocity, 40 mm grenade, 40 x 46, 40X46, 40mm LV, 40x46
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Specification
| Calibre | 40x46 mm |
|---|---|
| Round mass | 245 g |
| Grenade mass | 192 g |
| Explosive mass | 48 g |
| Round length | max 104.5 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 78 m/s |
| Fuze arming distance | 14 to 27 m |
| Precision on vertical target at 100 m | Vp <= 0.25 m, Vv <= 0.35 m |
| Max range | 400 m |
| Lethal radius | >= 5 m |
| Operating temperature | -42 to +63 deg C |
| Weapon compatibility | M203, M79 and similar 40 mm low-velocity grenade launchers |
| Packing | 3 rounds per polyethylene bag, 54 bags in a wooden case, 16 cases on a pallet |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.