40mm Low Velocity Ammunition
Abstract
The 40 millimeter (mm) 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 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 resulting in increased soldier survivability. FY 2022 activities will include conducting Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) testing and Solider Touch Point 3 (STP 3).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- EW1_0604802A_5_2040_PB_2022
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