40mm Low Velocity Ammunition
Abstract
The 40mm Low Velocity High Explosive Air Burst (HEAB) is a new capability identified as a Warfighter requirement in the Capability Development Document (CDD), 40mm Low Velocity (LV) Family of Ammunition Annex. The 40mm Low Velocity HEAB tactical cartridge allows the warfighter to engage targets at increased effective ranges using the 40mm M320 Grenade Launcher. The HEAB cartridge provides the grenadier with a higher probability of achieving a first shot kill against enemy personnel, coupled with the ability to defeat personnel targets in defilade positions. When deployed against point and area targets, the cartridge inflicts incapacitating effects against personnel beyond those offered by the current M433 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) cartridge. The cartridge provides lethal effects against targets with improved accuracy and greater standoff ranges increasing Soldier Survivability. FY 2020 will support Design Engineering Test (DET) 2 and DET 3 build, Soldier Touch Point (Limited User Evaluation), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and DET 2 Testing. The 40mm Low Velocity (LV) Door Breach (DB), XM1167, cartridge allows the grenadier to conduct a ballistic breach of an existing door to create an entry point into a building or other structure. This capability is critical during Urban Operations, while having stand-off ability to conduct ballistic breach at ranges up to 50 meters away, with a single-shot, and without pause between actual breach and entry of initial force. The 40mm Door Breach cartridge will provide the small unit with the capability to conduct efficient breaching operations; allowing the Warfighter to create an entry point into a structure for an assault element to enter and begin clearing operations, one of the most difficult types of operations that Soldiers may face in an urban environment. The 40mm Door Breach cartridge will reduce collateral damage and friendly casualties associated with breaching operations. The deployment of 40mm Dor Breach cartridges will enable the small unit to gain and maintain a tactical advantage through efficiency of combat power and momentum. No funding requested in FY 2020.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- EW1_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2020
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