40 x 53MM – HEDP

40 x 53MM – HEDP

40 × 53 mm High-Velocity Grenade Series

40 × 53 mm HV
HEDP

A high-velocity High Explosive Dual Purpose round developed for use against personnel and lightly armored targets.

Its pre-fragmented warhead combines fragmentation performance with a shaped-charge effect. The patented PIBD fuze design supports reliable performance, including against targets encountered at oblique angles.

Muzzle Velocity
242 m/s
Maximum Range
2,200 m
RHA Penetration
78 mm
Lethal Radius
5 m

Dual-Purpose Capability

Key Features

  • High Explosive Dual Purpose configuration
  • Effective against personnel and lightly armored targets
  • Pre-fragmented warhead with shaped charge
  • PIBD fuze
  • 18–40 meter arming distance
  • Penetrates a 78 mm RHA plate
  • Compatible with widely used 40 mm automatic grenade launchers

Product Data

Technical Specifications
Specification Value
Caliber 40 × 53 mm
Length 112 mm
Weight 350 g
Primer type Percussion
Warhead / charge Pre-fragmented with shaped charge / Comp A5
Fuze PIBD fuze
Arming distance 18–40 m
Operating temperature −40°C to +63°C
Hazard classification 1.1E
UN number 0066

Operational Data

Performance
Specification Value
Muzzle velocity 242 m/s
Maximum range 2,200 m
Lethal radius 5 m
Penetration capability 78 mm RHA plate

System Integration

Weapon Compatibility

Compatible with the STK 40AGL MK2, GMG, MK19 Mod 3, and other compatible 40 × 53 mm automatic grenade launcher systems.

Supply Configuration

Packaging
  • 32 linked rounds in a PA120 metal box
  • Dimensions: 477 × 162 × 264 mm
  • Volume: 0.02 m³
  • Gross weight: 19 kg
Product availability, final specifications, weapon compatibility, qualification, and delivery are subject to contract, applicable regulations, export-control requirements, and end-user approval.

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