M25
40x51 mm shrapnel round M25
A 40 mm x 51 shrapnel round for the six-shot 40 mm/6 M11D multi-shot grenade launcher, carrying 160 heavy-metal pellets for use against personnel in shelters and in the open and against non-armoured objects on the ground and in the air between 25 m and 50 m.
Also written: 40x51, 40x51 mm
Enlarge 40x51 mm shrapnel round M25
Specification
| Calibre | 40 mm |
|---|---|
| Round mass | max 320 g |
| Round length | max 102.5 mm |
| Projectile mass | max 225 g |
| Muzzle velocity | 120 m/s |
| Number of pellets (heavy metal) | 160 |
| Pellet diameter | 4 mm |
| Precision on vertical waved paper target 3x3 m (at 50 m) | min 80 pellets in target |
| Firing range | 25 to 50 m |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +50 °C |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract.