40x53mm HE-SD

40x53mm AR-383 HE-SD /Marking for local Bulgarian Market/

High-Velocity High-Explosive Grenade with Self-Destruct

40x53mm High Explosive Fragmentation Grenade with Self- Destruction is intended to defeat enemy troops in open terrain at distance up to 2 200m.

The grenade is fitted with distance-armed, self-destruct fuze.

Self-Destruct grenades have a huge advantage as they will explode within 22-26 seconds even if they have not exploded by the main fuze.

In situations where the grenade hits an object at a certain angle and does not explode on impact, the fuze will detonate the grenade within the certain timeframe anyway. This is very important as if an active grenade remains on the field, it can injure friendly soldiers or civilians.

The ammunition is safe in storage, handling and operation and ensures the reliable performance of the grenade launchers in all weather conditions.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

BASIC CHARACTERISTICS: – – –
Caliber: 40x53mm
Maximum Effective Range: 2200 meters
Radius of Defeat: 6 meters
Operational Temperature Range: -54 to +52°C
Length of Grenade (max): 112.0 mm
Weight of Grenade: 0.39 kg
Shelf Life: 10 years
ELEMENTS OF GRENADE: – – – 
Projectile: High Explosive / Fragmentation
Explosive Filling: A-IX-1 (RDX)
Cartridge Case: Aluminum
Propellant: NC Single Based
Primer: FED-215 or equivalent
BALLISTIC DATA: – – –
Muzzle Velocity: 237 m/s (+/- 10 m/s), measured at 24 m from muzzle at temperature 21 celsius 
Probable Deviation: 1Vertical and Horizontal SD not more than 0.3m at 300m (1mil)
Average Pressure (max): Pmax < 115 MPa (1170 kgf/cm2)
FUZE: – – – 
Fuze Type: AR783 – Point Detonating with Self Destruction
Fuze Arming Distance: 18 to 50 m
Fuze Self-destruction Time: Minimum 22 sec.
PACKING: – – – 
Number of Rounds in one Case: 32 linked grenades packed in PA-120 ammunition box
Number of metal boxes on one pallet 42
Metal Box Dimensions: 473x162x258mm
Metal Box Gross Weight: 20 kg.
Pallet Gross Weight:  877kg

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