40mm HV Improved High Explosive Dual Purpose

Abstract

40mm High Velocity (HV) High Explosive Dual Purpose - Airburst (HEDP-AB) is a new capability identified in the 40mm High Velocity Improved High Explosive Dual Purpose Cartridge Capability Development Document (CDD) and will provide the Mk19 Mod 3 Grenade Machine Gun (GMG) an airburst capable cartridge with the ability of achieving required lethal effects against enemy targets in the open and in defilade while maintaining the capability to defeat unarmored and lightly armored vehicles. FY 2020 funding supports Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) activities including Design Engineering Test (DET) 1, DET 2, Soldier Touch Point (Limited User Evaluation), Family of Weapon Sights - Crew Served (FWS-CS) Integration, and preparation for the contractor down-selection.

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Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
EU4_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2020

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  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

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