M04
40x46 mm Illuminating Parachute Round
40x46 mm parachute illuminating round burning 20 s at 80000 cd, deploying at 182 +/- 30 m when fired at 85 degrees.
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 | 250 g |
| Grenade mass | 200 g |
| Round length | 134 mm |
| Delay time | 2.5 to 3.5 s |
| Burning time of star | 20 s |
| Light intensity of star | 80000 cd |
| Middle wave length | 587 +/- 5 nm |
| Height fired at 85 deg | 182 +/- 30 m |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +50 deg C |
| Weapon compatibility | M203, M79 and similar 40 mm low-velocity grenade launchers |
| Packing | 1 round per polyethylene bag, 138 bags in a wooden case, 16 cases on a pallet |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract.