40mm Low-Velosity Grenades

40mm Low-Velocity Grenades
Gary's U.S. Infantry Weapons Reference Guide

DESCRIPTION
This page describes the most commonly used 40mm low-velocity rounds for the
U.S. M320, M203, and M79 grenade launchers. These rounds include high-
explosive, illuminating, signaling, CS, training, and multi-purpose ammunition.
If fired into snow or mud, 40mm rounds may not hit hard enough to detonate. An
undetonated round may explode when stepped on or driven over. During training
in snow or mud, avoid this hazard by firing only TP rounds.
40mm grenade launcher ammunition.

Arming
Model Type Length Weight Effect
Range
3.89 in 8 - 10 ft Casualty radius: 427

0.503 lb
M381 HE (98.8 (2.4 - 3 ft (130 m)
(0.23 kg)
mm) m) Kill radius: 16 ft (5 m)
3.89 in 8 - 10 ft
0.50 lb Danger radius: 66 ft
M382 Practice (98.8 (2.4 - 3
(0.23 kg) (20 m)
mm) m)

0.50 lb
M386 HE (98.8 (14 - 27 ft (130 m)
(0.23 kg)

M397, 0.51 lb
HE (102.9 (14 - 27 ft (130 m)
M397A1 (0.23 kg)

0.503 lb
M406 HE (98.9 (14 - 27 ft (130 m)
(0.23 kg)
3.894 in 45 - 90 ft
0.50 lb Danger radius: 66 ft
M407A1 Practice (98.9 (14 - 27
(0.23 kg) (20 m)
mm) m)
Casualty radius: 427

4.05 in 45 - 90 ft ft (130 m)
0.507 lb
M433 HEDP (102.9 (14 - 27 Incapacitation radius:
(0.23 kg)
mm) m) 49 ft (15 m)
Kill radius: 16 ft (5 m)

0.503 lb
M441 HE (98.8 (2.4 - 3 ft (130 m)
(0.23 kg)
M576 Buckshot 2.646 in 0.254 lb N/A Maximum range: 98 ft

(67.2
(0.12 kg) (30 m)
mm)
90,000 candlepower.
5.272 in
M583, White Star 0.49 lb 656 ft (200 meters) in
(133.9 N/A
M583A1 Parachute (0.22 kg) diameter for 40
mm)
seconds
5.268 in
White Star 0.41 lb 55,000 candlepower
M585 (133.8 N/A
Cluster (0.19 kg) for 7 seconds
mm)
4.57 in 33 - 98 ft
0.63 lb Area Coverage: 144
M651 CS (116.1 (10 - 30
(0.29 kg) yd² (120 m²)
mm) m)
8,000 candlepower.
5.272 in
Green Star 0.49 lb 656 ft (200 meters) in
M661 (133.9 N/A
Parachute (0.22 kg) diameter for 40
mm)
seconds
20,000 candlepower.
5.272 in
Red Star 0.49 lb 656 ft (200 meters) in
M662 (133.9 N/A
Parachute (0.22 kg) diameter for 40
mm)
seconds
M676, 5.212 in
Smoke 0.48 lb Smoke burn time: 90
M680, (132.4 ?
Canopy (0.22 kg) seconds minimum
M682 mm)
M713, Smoke 3.91 in 50 - 150

0.49 lb Smoke burn time: 17
M715, Ground (99.3 ft (15 - 45
(0.22 kg) seconds minimum
M716 Marker mm) m)
4.05 in 0.45 lb
Danger radius: 66 ft
M781 Practice (102.9 (0.205 N/A
(20 m)
mm) kg)
Max visible
5.272 in
IR Star 0.49 lb candlepower: 350.
M992 (133.9 N/A
Parachute (0.22 kg) 30 seconds minimum
mm)
burn time.
3.95 in 0.15 lb Engagement Range:

M1006 Non-Lethal (100.3 (0.068 N/A 33 - 164 ft (10 - 50
mm) kg) m)
4.8 in 0.47 lb
M1029 Non-Lethal (121.9 (0.213 N/A N/A
mm) kg)
M381 40mm HE Cartridge
Complete Round
Type HE
Classification Date 1972
Unit Cost ?
Length 3.89 in (98.8 mm)
Weight 0.503 lb (0.23 kg)
Projectile
Body Material Aluminum skirt and steel wire ball
Color Olive drab with yellow markings, yellow ogive
Filler 32 g Composition B
Fuze M552 point detonating
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Propellant 330 mg M9
Primer M42 percussion
Performance
Maximum Range 1,312 ft (400 m)
Muzzle Velocity 250 fps (76 mps)
Arming Range 8 - 10 ft (2.4 - 3 m)
Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

Effective Bursting Area
Use:
The M381 cartridge is a high explosive round designed to inflict personnel
casualties from ground burst effect.
Description:
The cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of a projectile assembly
and a cartridge case assembly.
The projectile has a hollow, one-piece aluminum body containing rotating bands.
A hollow aluminum ogive is fitted to the front end of the projectile. A hollow steel
ball assembly containing the bursting charge is fitted into the rear of the
projectile body. A booster charge with a point detonating fuze is threaded into a
well in the forward side of the ball.
The projectile assembly is press-fitted into a cartridge case. The case is a hollow,
aluminum bi-chambered cylinder with an annealed brass propellant cup fitted
into the cartridge base. The cup contains the propelling charge with a percussion
primer in the center. The cup acts as a high pressure chamber and the hollow
cavity in the case, which surrounds the cup, acts as a low pressure chamber. The
fuze contains an inertial ring operating through push pins and levers upon a
detonator.
Functioning:
The weapon firing pin strikes the percussion primer igniting the propelling charge
in the high-pressure chamber. The burning propelling charge generates sufficient
pressure to rupture the propellant cup forcing the expanding gases through vent
holes into the low-pressure chamber.
The rotating band around the projectile engages the rifling in the launcher tube
to impart spin of 3,600 RPM to the projectile. The pressure created by the
expanding propellant gases in the low-pressure chamber forces the projectile
through the launcher barrel with a muzzle velocity of 76 meters per second (250
fps).
Setback force from firing causes the firing pin in the fuze to be withdrawn from
the rotor ball detent, and centrifugal force from projectile rotation causes the
rotor ball assembly to align the detonator with the explosive train. The fuze arms
after the projectile has traveled approximately 2.4 to 3 meters (8 feet) from the
launcher.
Upon graze or impact with the target, inertia causes the inertial ring to act on the
push pins, pivoting the levers inward to force the firing pin into the detonator.
The detonator ignites the booster charge, and the booster detonates the
explosive charge, producing blast and fragmentation of the projectile body.
M382 40mm Practice Cartridge
Complete Round
Type Practice
Unit Cost ?

Projectile
Body Material Aluminum skirt and steel ball
Color Olive drab with yellow markings
Filler 4.54 g inert yellow dye
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Primer percussion
Performance
Danger Radius 66 ft (20 m)

Use:
The M382 cartridge is a practice impact type round.
Description:
This cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of a projectile body and a
cartridge case assembly containing a propelling charge and a percussion primer.
A hollow, aluminum ogive is fitted to the front end of the projectile. Fitted in the
rear of the projectile is a hollow steel ball assembly containing a yellow dye
marking material. An RDX booster pellet with a point detonating fuze assembly is
threaded into a cavity at the forward side of the ball assembly.
The projectile assembly is press-fitted into the cartridge case. The case is a
hollow aluminum bi-chambered cylinder with an annealed brass propellant cup
assembly fitted into the center of the cartridge base. The cup contains the
propelling charge with a percussion primer in the center and acts as a high-
pressure chamber. The hollow cavity in the case, which surrounds the cup, acts
as a low-pressure chamber. The fuze contains an inertial ring operating through
push pins and levers on the firing pin.
Functioning:
in the high pressure chamber. The burning propelling charge generates sufficient
pressure to rupture the propellant cup and to force the expanding gases from the
burning propellant through vent holes into the low-pressure chamber.
imparting a spin of 3600 rpm to the projectile and a muzzle velocity of 76 mps.
The pressure created by the expanding propellant gases in the ]ow-pressure
chamber forces the projectile through the launcher barrel.
After the projectile leaves the launcher tube, setback force causes the firing pin
in the fuze to be withdrawn from the ball detent, and centrifugal force created by
rotation of the projectile causes the rotor ball assembly to align the detonator
with the explosive train. The fuze arms after the projectile has traveled
approximately 2.4 to 3 meters (8 feet) from the launcher.
Upon graze or impact with the target, the inertial force from impact causes the
inertial ring to act on the push pins, pivoting the levers inward, and forcing the
firing pin into the detonator. The detonator explodes the RDX booster pellet
which shatters the chamber and emits a yellow puff of smoke to simulate the
explosion of a service round.

Complete Round
Type HE
Classification Date ?
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Primer M42 or FED 100 percussion
Performance
Arming Range 45 - 90 ft (14 - 27 m)

Use:
casualties from ground burst effect.
Description:
The cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of an aluminum projectile
body with a rotating band, and cartridge case containing the propelling charge
and percussion primer.
A steel ball-shaped assembly containing the high explosive charge is fitted into
the rear of the projectile. The ball assembly has an open well on the forward
side. A point detonating fuze with booster charge is threaded into the well. The
fuze is covered by an aluminum ogive forming the nose of the projectile.
The projectile body is press-fitted into the cartridge case. The case is a bi-
chambered aluminum cylinder with an annealed brass propellant cup fitted into
the center of the base. The cup contains the propelling charge and the percussion
primer is fitted in the center. The cup acts as a high-pressure chamber while the
cavity in the case surrounding the cup acts as a low-pressure chamber.
Functioning:
pressure to rupture the propellant cup and force the exploding gases through the
vent holes into the low-pressure chamber.
imparting spin to the projectile. The pressure created by the expanding
propellant gases in the low-pressure chamber forces the projectile through the
tube with a muzzle velocity of 76 meters per second.
After the projectile leaves the launcher tube, setback causes a fuze setback pin
to move reward and clear the fuze rotor which is held in an unarmed position by
a firing pin, centrifugal lock, and the setback pin in the fuze assembly.
Centrifugal force, generated by the rotation of the projectile, causes three
pivoted inertial weights and the fuze centrifugal lock to move outward. This
action causes the spring loaded firing pin and lock to retract from the rotor and
gear train, respectively. The rotor, now free to rotate, aligns the fuze detonator
with the explosive train. A fuze escapement mechanism delays arming by
controlling rotor movement. The fuze arms after the projectile has traveled at
least 14 meters (45 feet) from the launcher tube.
Upon impact with the target, the firing pin is forced into the detonator. The
detonator triggers the booster charge, in turn, detonating the high-explosive
bursting charge, producing a blast and fragmentation of the projectile body.
M397 40mm HE (Jump-Up Fragmentation) Cartridge
Complete Round
Type HE
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Filler 32 g OCTOL
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Performance

Use:
casualties using air burst effect.
Description:
The cartridge is a fixed round consisting of an aluminum projectile body with
rotating band press-fitted into a cartridge case containing a propelling charge and
percussion primer.
A hollow steel ball assembly containing the HE charge and a delay detonator is
fitted into the rear of the projectile. A point detonating fuze with a separation
charge is threaded into a well on the front side of the ball.
The cartridge case is a bi-chambered aluminum cylinder with an annealed brass

cup pressed into the center of the base. The cup contains the propelling charge
and the percussion primer extends into the center of the charge. The cup
constitutes a high-pressure chamber, and the hollow cavity in the case
surrounding the cup acts as a low-pressure chamber.
Functioning:
The weapon firing pin strikes the primer to ignite the propelling charge. The
burning propellant ruptures the propellant cup, and the expanding-gases are
vented into the low-pressure chamber to propel the projectile through the tube
with a muzzle velocity of 76 meters per second.
The rotating band engages the spiral lands in the launcher tube to impart spin to
the projectile. Setback from firing withdraws a lock pin from the fuze rotor.
After the projectile leaves the launcher, centrifugal force from rotation withdraws
the firing pin from the rotor and releases a centrifugal lock from the fuze gear
train. The rotor then turns, restrained by an escapement mechanism, to line up
the rotor detonator with the separation charge. This rotor movement is complete
when the projectile has traveled at least 14 meters (45 feet) from the weapon.
Upon impact, the fuze firing pin is driven into the detonator to explode the
separation charge. The separation charge ejects the high explosive assembly
upward from the rear of the projectile and simultaneously ignites the delay
charge. Detonation and fragmentation of the HE ball thus occurs at
approximately 5 feet above the ground impact point.
M397A1 40mm HE (Jump-Up Fragmentation) Cartridge
Complete Round
Type HE
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Filler 32 g OCTOL
Fuze M536E1 point detonating
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Performance

Use:
The M397A1 cartridge is a high explosive round designed to inflict personnel
casualties using air burst effect. The M397A1 functions with improved
performance on snow targets in comparison to the performance of the M397 and
M406.
Description:
This cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of a one-piece steel
projectile body with a metal rotating band and a cartridge case assembly
containing the propelling charge and percussion primer.
A hollow ogive is fitted to the front end of the projectile. A hollow steel ball
assembly containing a delay detonator, a booster charge, and an HE bursting
charge, is fitted into the rear end of the projectile. A point detonating fuze
assembly is threaded into the front opening of the ball assembly.
The projectile assembly is press-fitted into a cartridge case. The case is a hollow
bi-chambered aluminum cylinder with an annealed brass propellant cup assembly
fitted into the center of the cartridge base. The cup contains the propelling
charge and a percussion primer in the center. The cup acts as a high-pressure
chamber, and the hollow cavity in the case, which surrounds the cup, acts as a
low-pressure chamber.
Functioning:
pressure to rupture the propellant cup forcing the expanding gases from the
burning propellant through the vent holes into the low-pressure chamber.
The rotating band around the projectile engages the rifling in the launcher tube,
imparting spin to the projectile. The pressure, created by the expanding
propellant gases in the low-pressure chamber, forces the projectile through the
tube with a muzzle velocity of 76 meters per second.
When the projectile is fired, setback forces cause the fuze setback pin to retract
from the fuze rotor causing the bellville type washer to be crushed. This permits
the fuze housing assembly containing the rotor to retract from the stationary fuze
firing pin. In the unarmed position, a set-back pin, a firing pin, and a centrifugal
lock in the fuze assembly, combine to prevent movement of the rotor. This keeps
the fuze detonator from aligning with the separation charge assembly.
Centrifugal force, from rotation of the projectile, causes the centrifugal lock to
retract from the fuze gear train. The rotor, now free to rotate, lines up the
detonator with the separation charge assembly. A fuze escapment mechanism
delays arming by controlling rotor movement. The fuze arms after the projectile
has traveled at least 14 meters (45 feet) from the launcher tube.
Upon impact with the target, the M55 detonator within the setback sleeve and
housing assembly is driven forward into the firing pin. In turn, the detonator
ignites the separation charge assembly which initiates the delay detonator of the
auxiliary fuze in the ball assembly. Gas pressure drives the delay detonator into
the armed position. Concurrently, the ball assembly with the auxiliary fuze ejects
from the rear of the projectile into the air. The pyrotechnic delay detonator in the
ball assembly detonates the booster charge, in turn, detonating the bursting
charge 80 milliseconds after ejection. This results in a blast and fragmentation of
the ball assembly 5 feet above the impact point.
Complete Round
Type HE
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Performance

Use:
casualties using ground burst effect.
Description:
This cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of an aluminum projectile
body with a rotating band and a cartridge case assembly containing the
propelling charge and percussion primer.
A hollow aluminum ogive is fitted to the front end of the projectile. A steel ball
assembly containing a booster charge and a bursting charge is fitted in the rear
end of the projectile. A point detonating fuze assembly is threaded into the front
opening of the ball assembly.
fitted into the center of the cartridge base. The cup contains the propelling
charge and a percussion primer in the center. It acts as a high-pressure chamber
while the hollow cavity in the case, which surrounds the cup, acts as a low-
pressure chamber.
Functioning:
pressure to rupture the propellant cup forcing the expanding gases through the
vent holes into the low-pressure chamber.
imparting a spin of 3,600 rpm to the projectile. The pressure created by the
expanding propellant gases in the low-pressure chamber force the projectile
through the tube with a muzzle velocity of 76 meters per second.
from the fuze rotor. The rotor is held in an unarmed position by a firing pin, a
centrifugal lock, and the setback pin in the fuze assembly. Centrifugal force,
generated by the rotation of the projectile, causes the three pivoted inertia
weights and the centrifugal lock in the fuze to move outward. In turn, the spring
loaded firing pin and the lock retract from the rotor and fuze gear train,
respectively. The rotor, now free to rotate, lines up the fuze detonator with the
explosive train. A fuze escapement mechanism delays arming by controlling rotor
movement. The fuze arms after the projectile has traveled at least 14 meters (45
feet) from the launcher tube.
Upon impact with the target, the firing pin is forced into the detonator.
Concurrently the detonator triggers the booster charge, in turn, detonating the
high explosive bursting charge, which produces a blast and fragmentation of the
projectile body. The projectile body is wire wrapped so that fragmentation is
more uniform on impact.
M407A1 40mm Practice Cartridge
Complete Round
Type Practice
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Body Material Aluminum skirt and plastic ball
Color Blue with white markings
Filler Yellow dye
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Performance

Use:
The M407A1 cartridge is a fixed practice type ammunition. Replaced by the the
M781 practice cartridge.
Description:
This cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of an aluminum projectile
body with a rotating band and a cartridge case assembly.
A hollow aluminum ogive is fitted to the front end of the projectile. A plastic ball
assembly containing an RDX booster pellet and two yellow smoke pellets is fitted
into the rear end of the projectile. A point detonating fuze assembly is threaded
into the front opening of the ball assembly.
crimped into the center of the cartridge base. The cup contains the propelling
charge and percussion primer in the center. The cup acts as a high-pressure
chamber while the hollow cavity in the case, which surrounds the cup, acts as a
low-pressure chamber.
Functioning:
pressure to rupture the propellant cup and to release the expanding propellant
gases through the vent holes into the low-pressure chamber.
imparting a spin of 3,600 rpm to the projectile. The pressure, created by the
expanding propellant gases in the low-pressure chamber, forces the projectile
through the tube with a muzzle velocity of 76 meters per second.
from the fuze rotor. The rotor is held in an unarmed position by a firing pin, a
centrifugal lock, and the setback pin in the fuze assembly. Centrifugal force,
generated by the rotation of the projectile, causes the three pivoted inertia
weights and the centrifugal lock in the fuze, to move outward. In turn, the spring
loaded firing pin and the lock retract from the rotor and fuze gear train,
respectively. The rotor, now free to rotate, lines up the fuze detonator with the
explosive train. A fuze escapement mechanism delays arming by controlling rotor
movement. The fuze arms after the projectile has traveled at least 14 to 27
meters (45 to 90 feet) from the launcher tube.
Upon impact with the target, the firing pin is forced into the detonator.
Concurrently, the detonator ignites the RDX booster pellet which fragments the
plastic ball and ignited the two yellow smoke pellets, causing a puff of yellow
smoke which simulates explosive impact.
M433 40mm HEDP Cartridge
Complete Round
Type HEDP
Unit Cost $30 (Fiscal Year 2005), $68 (FY 2010)
Projectile
Body Material Aluminum skirt with steel cup attached
Color Olive drab with white markings, yellow ogive
Filler 45 g Composition A
Fuze M550 point initiating, base detonating
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Performance

Effective Bursting Area Incapacitation radius: 49 ft (15 m)
Use:
The M433 cartridge is a dual purpose impact type round which is designed to
penetrate at least two inches of steel armor at 0° angle of obliquity and inflict
personnel casualties in the target area. This item is Code A, approved for service
use. This is a training standard item used in both training and combat.
Description:
The cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of a one-piece, aluminum
projectile body with rotating band, and a cartridge case assembly.
A hollow aluminum ogive is fitted to the front end of the projectile. A PIBD fuze
assembly with an RDX spit-back charge and copper cone liner is fitted to the
opening of the projectile cavity. The cavity is sealed by the fuze assembly and
contains the high explosive shaped charge.
The projectile assembly is press-fitted into the cartridge case assembly. The case
is a hollow bi-chambered aluminum cylinder with a steel closing plug crimped
into the opening of the annealed brass propellant cup assembly in the cartridge
base. The propellant cup has vent holes in the sides, is sealed in the bottom by
the closing plug, and contains the propelling charge. A percussion primer is
crimped into the center of the closing plug. The propellant cup acts as a high-
pressure chamber, and the upper hollow cavity in the case acts as a low-pressure
chamber.
Functioning:
The weapon firing pin strikes the percussion primer, which ignites the propelling
charge. Pressure created by the burning propellant in the high-pressure chamber
causes the propellant cup to rupture. The propellant gases escape through vent
holes into the low-pressure chamber.
to impart a spin of 3,750 rpm to the projectile. Expanding gases in the low-
pressure chamber force the projectile through the tube with a muzzle velocity of
76 meters per second.
After the projectile leaves the launcher tube, initial rotation causes the fuze
detent to free the fuze rotor. Centrifugal force causes three hammer weights to
move radially outward, allowing a conical spring to move the firing pin forward,
disengaging the rotor. Dynamic imbalance of the rotor causes it to rotate to the
armed position, aligning the M55 detonator with the firing pin and the spit-back
shaped charge. A fuze escapement mechanism retards rotor movement, delaying
arming until the projectile has traveled at least 45 feet from the launcher tube.
Upon impact with the target, the firing pin is driven into the detonator, triggering
the spit-back shaped charge and producing a jet blast which detonates the HE
bursting charge. Detonation of the bursting charge forms an armor-piercing jet of
molten metal and fragmentation of the projectile body.
Effect:
The M433 HEDP grenade has a small shaped charge that penetrates better than
the HE round. It also has a thin wire wrapping that bursts into a dense
fragmentation pattern, creating casualties out to 5 meters. Because they explode
on contact, HEDP rounds achieve the same penetration regardless of range.
The high explosive dual purpose round can penetrate 2 inches (50 mm) of armor
plate, 12 inches (300 mm) of pine logs, 16 inches (400 mm) of concrete blocks,
or 20 inches (500 mm) of sandbags at ranges up to 1,312 feet (400 m).
If projected into an interior room, the 40mm HEDP can penetrate all interior
partition-type walls. It splinters plywood and plaster walls, making a hole large
enough to fire a rifle through. It is better to have HEDP rounds pass into a room
and explode on a far wall, even though much of the round's energy is wasted
penetrating the back wall. The fragmentation produced in the room causes more
casualties than the high-explosive jet formed by the shaped charge.
The fragments from the HEDP round do not reliably penetrate interior walls. They
are also stopped by office furniture, sandbags, helmets, and protective vests
(flak jackets).
Test-fired inert M433 HEDP

U.S. Army photo
490x260, 157K, PNG
Test-fired inert M433 HEDP

U.S. Army photo
830x500, 528K, PNG
M433 HEDP
U.S. Army photo
597x476, 48K, JPEG
M550 Fuze:
 Type Classified: 1971.

 Over 20 Million fuzes produced.
 Two independent safety locks: setback pin and one spin detent.
Complete Round
Type HE
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Performance

Use:
casualties using ground burst effect.
Description:
The cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of a projectile body with a
rotating band and a cartridge case assembly.
A hollow aluminum ogive is fitted to the front of the projectile. A point detonating
fuze with a booster charge is threaded into the opening of a steel ball assembly
crimped into the projectile base. The ball assembly contains an HE bursting
charge.
The projectile assembly is press-fitted into the aluminum cartridge case. The case
is a hollow bi-chambered cylinder with a metal closing plug crimped into the
cartridge case. The propellant cup assembly is sealed by the closing plug in the
bottom, and contains the propelling charge. A percussion primer is crimped into a
center opening in the closing plug. The propellant cup assembly acts as a high-
pressure chamber, and the hollow cavity in the case surrounding the cup acts as
a low-pressure chamber.
Functioning:
The weapon firing pin strikes the primer igniting the propelling charge. Gases
from the burning propellant expand in the high-pressure chamber. This pressure
ruptures the propellant cup, forcing the gases to escape through the vents into
the low-pressure chamber.
imparting spin to the projectile. Expanding gases in the low-pressure chamber
force the projectile through the tube with a muzzle velocity of 76 meters per
second.
At the time of firing, setback causes the firing pin to be withdrawn from the fuze
rotor detent. Prior to this action, the detonator in the rotor is held out of line with
the explosive train. With the rotor free, centrifugal force causes the rotor ball to
turn and align the detonator with the firing pin. The fuze arms after the projectile
has traveled approximately 2 to 4 meters (8 feet) from the launcher tube.
Upon graze or impact, inertia throws the inertial ring forward against the push
pins. The push pins pivot the levers inward to drive the firing pin into the
detonator. The detonator initiates the booster to detonate the high explosive
charge resulting in blast and fragmentation of the projectile body.
M576 40mm Multiple Projectile (Buckshot) Cartridge
Complete Round
Type Buckshot
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Body Material Molded polyethylene plastic

Color Black with white markings
Filler 20 24 g metal pellets
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case M199
Primer 0.45 cal, Remington, No. 2-l/2 percussion
Performance
Maximum Range 98 ft (30 m)
Arming Range N/A

Use:
The M576 cartridge is intended for use in counter-insurgency and conventional
operations in jungle environments, particularly during periods of poor visibility
where personnel targets appear at short distances without warning and are
vulnerably exposed only fleetingly.
Description:
The cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of a multiple projectile
assembly and a cartridge case assembly.
The projectile assembly includes a polyethylene sabot carrier with one center
cavity and several smaller cavities around the outside perimeter. A plastic pellet
cup filled with 20 metal pellets is fitted into the center cavity and is covered by a
snap on cap. The outer cavities act as air scoops. An obturator on the rear of the
sabot serves as a propellant gas seal between the cartridge case and the sabot.
The round has no mechanical-type fuze.
The projectile assembly is crimped into the cartridge case. The case is a hollow
bi-chambered cylinder with a metal closing plug crimped into the open well of the
propellant chamber in the cartridge base. The propellant chamber acts as a high-
pressure chamber and has ten vent holes in the top sealed by a copper disk. The
upper hollow cavity in the case serves as a low-pressure chamber. A percussion
primer is crimped into a center opening in the closing plug.
Functioning:
The weapon firing pin strikes the primer which ignites the propelling charge.
Gases from the burning propellant expand in the high-pressure chamber. The
pressure ruptures the copper disk allowing the expanding gases to escape
through the vent holes into the low-pressure chamber.
Continuing gas expansion forces the projectile through the launcher tube.
Setback force from cartridge ignition causes the pellet cup in the sabot carrier to
move rearward. This movement disengages the cap from the pellet cup. Upon
reaching the muzzle, the sabot carrier and pellet cup are discarded allowing the
metal pellets free flight to the target.
Effect:
Though it is a multipurpose round, the M576 is most effective in thick vegetated
areas or for room clearing. Be sure to aim buckshot rounds at the foot of the
target.
M583, M583A1 40mm White Star Parachute Cartridge

M661 40mm Green Star Parachute Cartridge
M662 40mm Red Star Parachute Cartridge
Complete Round
Type Star Parachute
Classification Date M583A1: 1985
Unit Cost M583: $39 (Fiscal Year 2005), M583: $53 (Fiscal Year
2007), M661: $73 (Fiscal Year 2010)
Length 5.272 in (133.9 mm)
Projectile
Body Material Impact or bar alloy aluminum
Color White with black markings
Illumination composition. M583A1: 93 g. M661: 86 g.

Filler
M662: 85 g
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case M195
Performance
Burst Height 600 ft (183 m)
Arming Range N/A
Average
M583A1: 90,000. M661: 8,000. M662: 20,000.
Candlepower
Use:
The star parachute round is used for illumination and signals and is lighter and
more accurate than comparable handheld signal rounds. This item is Code A,
approved for service use. This is a training standard item used in both training
and combat.
Description:
The projectile has a one piece, hollow aluminum body with a metal rotating band.
A plastic ogive, embossed with a raised letter for night identification of payload,
is snapped into an O-ring in the front opening of the projectile cavity. The cavity
contains a pyrotechnic flare candle assembly, and an integral ignition/ejection
charge attached to a 20 inch diameter parachute. The projectile has a 4 to 5
second delay ignition element crimped into the center opening of a metal delay
carrier.
The projectile is press-fitted into an O-ring in the front opening of the cartridge
case. The case is a hollow bi-chambered cylinder with a metal closing plug
crimped into the base of the cartridge case. The propellant cup is sealed on the
bottom by the closing plug. The cup acts as a high-pressure chamber, and the
cavity in the case surrounding the cup acts as a low-pressure chamber. A
percussion primer is crimped into a center opening in the closing plug.
Functioning:
ruptures the propellant cup, and the pressure escapes through the vent holes
into the low-pressure chamber, propelling the projectile forward with the velocity
required to reach the burst altitude. The burning propellant also ignites the .5
second delay element in the base of the projectile.
The rotating band engages the rifling in the launcher tube to impart a spin of
3,750 rpm to the projectile. At the end of the delay, the delay element ignites the
ejection charge. The ejection charge ignites the candle and blows the candle
assembly out through the top of the projectile body.
The attached parachute deploys upon ejection to lower the candle at 7 feet per
second (2 mps). The candle burns for approximately 40 seconds. The candle
functions at an altitude of 500 to 700 feet when fired vertically and is visible to
an air observer at a slant range of at least 3 miles from 3000 feet altitude.
M583A1 White
U.S. Army photo
627x477, 65K, JPEG
M661 Green
U.S. Army photo
626x477, 63K, JPEG
M662 Red
U.S. Army photo
627x477, 64K, JPEG
M585 40mm White Star Cluster Cartridge
Complete Round
Type White Star Cluster
Unit Cost $48 (Fiscal Year 2005), $46 (FY 2008)
Length 5.268 in (133.8 mm)
Projectile
Color White with black markings
Filler 85 g illumination composition (each pellet 17 g)
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case M195
Performance
Arming Range N/A
Average Candlepower 55,000
Burn Time 5 seconds minimum

Use:
The M585 cartridge is designed for illumination and signaling with less weight
and bulk and greater accuracy than comparable hand-held signals. This item is
Code A, approved for service use. This is a training standard item used in both
training and combat.
Description:
The projectile has a one piece, hollow aluminum body with a rotating band. A
plastic ogive, embossed with a raised "W" for night identification of payload color
and five raised dots to identify a cluster round, is snapped into an O-ring in the
front opening of the projectile cavity. The cavity contains an illuminant candle
assembly of five white star charges and a black powder ejection charge. The star
charges are contained in phenolic-coated Kraft paper and mounted on a base
plug of similar material over the ejection charge. A 5 second delay pyrotechnic
ignition charge is fitted into the center of the projectile base.
The projectile assembly is fitted into the cartridge case. The case is a hollow bi-
chambered cylinder with a metal closing plug crimped into the base of the
cartridge case. The propellant cup is sealed at the bottom by the closing plug.
The cup acts as a high-pressure chamber, and the cavity surrounding the cup in
the cartridge case acts as a low-pressure chamber. A percussion primer is
crimped into a center opening in the closing plug.
Functioning:
from the burning propellant expand in the high-pressure chamber. The pressure
ruptures the propellant cup and the gas pressure escapes through the vents into
the low-pressure chamber.
The expanding gases propel the projectile through the launcher tube with a
muzzle velocity of 76 mps and reaches a burst altitude of 550 feet at a quadrant
elevation of 85°. The burning propellant also ignites the delay element in the
base of the projectile. Within 4 to 5 seconds after firing, the delay element
ignites the ejection charge. The ejection charge ignites the star charges and
blows the candle assembly out through the top of the projectile body.
The individual stars burn for approximately 7 seconds during free fall and
produce 55,000 candlepower.
M585 White Star Cluster

U.S. Army photo
625x477, 60K, JPEG
M651 Tactical CS Cartridge
Complete Round
Type CS
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Color Gray projectile with red markings and red band
Filler 57 g CS-pyrotechnic mixture
Case Components
Cartridge Case ?
Propellant ?
Primer Percussion
Performance
Maximum Accurate Range 656 ft (200 m)
CS Burn Time 20 to 30 seconds
Area Coverage 144 yd² (120 m²)

Use:
Though it is a multipurpose round, the M651 is most effective for riot control and
in military operations on urbanized terrain (MOUT). This chemical round is used
to drive the enemy from bunkers or enclosed positions in built-up areas. It
produces a white cloud of CS gas on impact.
Description:
The M651 cartridge is similar in appearance to other 40mm cartridges but has a
flat nose. Two ridges act as projectile rotating bands when the round is fired. The
cartridge case contains a percussion primer and has six equally spaced notches
located around the cartridge case base. The 1/4 inch wide red band on the gray
projectile indicates that the CS filling is a non-persistent-effect irritant agent. The
round is filled with about 2 ounces (57 g) of CS pyrotechnic mix containing
approximately 0.75 ounces (21 g) of CS.
Effect:
Maximum accuracy is obtained at ranges up to 219 yards (200 m). Area targets
may be engaged up to 437 yards (400 m). This projectile can penetrate window
glass or up to 3/4 inch (19 mm) thick pine at 656 feet (200 m) and still release
CS. The projectiles will also function against other materials such as earth,
gravel, brush, sandbags, and bamboo. Following impact, a cloud of CS is emitted
for approximately 25 seconds. Area coverage: approximately 144 square yards
(120 square meters). Two cartridges effectively placed will incapacitate 95% of
unmasked personnel in an enclosure of 15 by 30 by 20 feet within 60 seconds
after functioning.
Firing the M651 cartridge into water will increase the dud rate and decrease the
amount of CS cloud disseminated. The M651 cartridges are not explosive rounds;
however, a malfunctioning projectile may explode upon target impact.
M676 40mm Yellow Smoke Canopy Cartridge

M680 40mm White Smoke Canopy Cartridge
M682 40mm Red Smoke Canopy Cartridge
Complete Round
Type Smoke Canopy
Classification ?
Date
Unit Cost ?
Length 5.212 in (132.4 mm)
Projectile
Color Light green with black markings
Smoke composition. M676: 59 g yellow. M680: 59 g white.

Filler
M682: 80 g red.
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case M195
Performance
Arming Range N/A
Smoke Burn
90 seconds minimum
Time
Use:
This cartridge is designed for accurately marking the position of a man or unit
located beneath moderately thick foliage for aerial observation. The cartridge has
the advantage of less weight and bulk and greater accuracy than comparable
existing signals.
Description:
The projectile is a hollow, one-piece aluminum body with a rotating band. A

plastic ogive is snapped into an O-ring in the front opening of the projectile
cavity. The color of the ogive denotes smoke color. The cavity contains a
pyrotechnic ignition candle and an aluminum canister containing yellow smoke
composition attached to a rotating "X" type parachute. A 2 second ignition delay
element is crimped into the center of the metal delay carrier. The delay carrier is
threaded into the projectile base. A cavity about the delay element contains an
ejection charge pellet consisting of 1.2 grams of black powder. The igniter and
smoke canister are seated above the ejection charge in the projectile cavity.
The projectile assembly is press-fitted into an O-ring in the cartridge case

opening. The case is a hollow aluminum bi-chambered cylinder with a metal
closing plug crimped into the base of the cartridge case. The propellant cup is
sealed in the bottom by the closing plug. A percussion primer is fitted into the
center of the closing plug. The cup acts as a high-pressure chamber, and the
cavity around the cup in the cartridge case acts as a low-pressure chamber.
Functioning:
causes the propellant cup to rupture, forcing the gases to escape through the
vent holes into the low-pressure chamber to propel the projectile through the
launcher barrel with a muzzle velocity of 76 mps and reaches a burst altitude of
300 feet at a quadrant elevation of 85°. Concurrently, the propellant gases ignite
a 2 second delay element in the base of the projectile.
The rotating band engages the rifling in the launcher barrel to impart a spin of
3,750 rpm to the projectile. Approximately two seconds after firing, the delay
element ignites the ejection charge. The ejection charge ejects the smoke
canister and parachute assembly out the top of the projectile body and
simultaneously ignites the smoke candle.
The parachute deploys upon ejection. The smoke canister descends emitting a 90
second smoke signal and becomes entangled in the dense foliage by means of
the "X" type parachute.
M713 40mm Red Smoke Ground Marker Cartridge

M715 40mm Green Smoke Ground Marker Cartridge
M716 40mm Yellow Smoke Ground Marker Cartridge
Complete Round
Type Smoke Ground Marker
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Body Material Aluminum
Color Light green with black markings
Filler 75 g smoke composition
Fuze M733 impact pyrotechnic
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Primer FED 100 percussion
Performance
Arming Range 50 - 150 ft (15 - 45 m)
Smoke Burn Time 17 seconds minimum

Use:
These rounds are not for screening. They are used for aerial identification and for
marking the location of soldiers on the ground. The difference among the models
is the color of the smoke.
Description:
The cartridges consist of a cartridge case, a projectile with pyrotechnic smoke
payload, and a pyrotechnic impact fuze.
The projectiles utilize a one-piece aluminum body ogive and a steel base. The
payload consists of a pyrotechnic smoke mixture pressed into the body-ogive
with a cylindrical cavity in the center. The fuze is cemented to the base of the
projectile and protrudes into the cylindrical cavity of the smoke mixture. The fuze
is designed to arm at a minimum of 15 meters and a maximum of 45 meters
from the muzzle of the weapon.
The cartridge case is a dual-chambered aluminum container housing a brass

propellant cup. The propellant cup is held in the case by a crimped base plug
which provides a pressure-type waterproof seal. The base plug houses a
percussion primer.
Functioning:
Upon firing the primer ignites the propelling charge. In turn, the projectile is
accelerated down the launcher barrel where a spin of 3,750 rpm is imparted by
the barrel rifling. A muzzle velocity of approximately 250 fps is attained.
In addition to launching the projectile, the propellant gases ignite the first fire
mixture of the fuze in the base of the projectile. The first fire mixture ignites a
high-temperature transfer mixture contained in the steel cup. The transfer
mixture burns during the first 15 meters of projectile flight. When the projectile is
between 15 and 45 meters from the launcher muzzle, heat transfer through the
steel cup ignites the delay mixture.
Upon impact, the delay casing breaks and the burning portion flies forward out of
the fuze support, contacting and igniting the pyrotechnic smoke mixture. Ignition
of the smoke mixture causes a buildup of pressure which dislodges the fuze
support at the aft end of the projectile thus allowing smoke to be emitted at the
aft end of the projectile. Projectile impact prior to the minimum arming distance
(15 meters) results in a dud. Between 15 and 45 meters from the launcher
muzzle, the fuze may or may not function on impact. In the event the fuze fails
to function upon impact, the output mixture provided in the front end of the
delay casing acts as a backup to the impact feature. When the flame reaches this
point (8 to 10 seconds after launch) the output mixture flashes and ignites the
smoke mixture.
M781 40mm Practice Cartridge
Complete Round
Type Practice
Unit cost $5 (Fiscal Year 2005), $7 (FY 2010)
Projectile
Body Material Zinc or aluminum
Color Blue with white markings
Filler Orange dye
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case M212
Primer Commercial 1-1/2 percussion
Performance
Arming Range N/A

Use:
The M781 cartridge is a fixed, practice type ammunition. The M781 replaced the
M407 practice cartridge. This item is Code A, approved for service use. This is a
training unique item; not used in combat.
Description:
This cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of a metal projectile body
with a rotating band and a cartridge case assembly.
A hollow plastic ogive is filled with a high visibility yellow-orange dye.
The projectile assembly is attached to a cartridge case with an attached adhesive

substance. The case is a hollow bi-chambered plastic cylinder. A .38 caliber blank
cartridge is press-fitted into the base of the cartridge case and provides the gas
pressure needed to propel the projectile through the launcher barrel.
Functioning:
The weapon firing pin strikes the .38 caliber blank cartridge primer igniting the
propelling charge. The burning propelling charge generates sufficient pressure to
release the expanding propellant gases through the vent hole into the low-
pressure chamber. The rotating band around the projectile engages the rifling in
the launcher tube imparting a spin of 3,600 rpm to the projectile.
The pressure created by the expanding propellant gases in the low-pressure

chamber, forces the projectile through the tube with a velocity of 76 meters per
second.
Upon impact with the target, the frangible ogive ruptures and releases the dye
causing a puff of yellow-orange smoke which simulates explosive impact.
M781 Practice
U.S. Army photo
597x478, 48K, JPEG
M992 40mm Infrared Illuminant Cartridge
Complete Round
Type IR Star Parachute
Classification Date February 96
Unit Cost $94 (Fiscal Year 2010)
Length 5.272 in (133.9 mm)
Projectile
Color White with black markings, orange band
Filler 50 g Illumination composition
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case M195
Performance
Burst height 600 ft (183 m)
Arming Range N/A
Maximum Visible Candlepower 350
Burn Time 30 seconds minimum

Use:
The M992 infrared illuminant cartridge will enhance night visibility while using
night vision devices. This item is Code A, approved for service use.
Description:
The projectile has a one-piece, hollow aluminum body with a metal rotating
band. A plastic ogive, embossed with a raised letter for night identification of
payload, is snapped into an O-ring in the front opening of the projectile cavity.
The cavity contains a pyrotechnic flare candle assembly, and an integral
ignition/ejection charge attached to a 20 inch diameter parachute. The projectile
has a 4 to 5 second delay ignition element crimped into the center opening of a
metal delay carrier.
The projectile is press-fitted into an O-ring in the front opening of the cartridge
case. The case is a hollow bi-chambered cylinder with a metal closing plug
crimped into the base of the cartridge case. The propellant cup is sealed on the
bottom by the closing plug. The cup acts as a high-pressure chamber, and the
cavity in the case surrounding the cup acts as a low-pressure chamber. A
percussion primer is crimped into a center opening in the closing plug.
Functioning:
ruptures the propellant cup, and the pressure escapes through the vent holes
into the low-pressure chamber, propelling the projectile forward with the velocity
required to reach the burst altitude. The burning propellant also ignites the 5
second delay element in the base of the projectile.
The rotating band engages the rifling in the launcher tube to impart a spin of
3,750 rpm to the projectile. At the end of the delay, the delay element ignites the
ejection charge. The ejection charge ignites the candle and blows the candle
assembly out through the top of the projectile body.
The attached parachute deploys upon ejection to lower the candle at 7 feet per
second. The candle burns for approximately 40 seconds. The candle functions at
an altitude of 500 to 700 feet when fired vertically.
M1006 40mm Non-Lethal (Sponge Grenade) Cartridge
Complete Round
Type Non-Lethal
Classification Date April 1999
Unit Cost $23 (2003)

Projectile
Ogive Material Foam rubber
Ogive Color Green
Body Material High density plastic
Body Color Black
Filler None
Fuze None
Weight 0.06 pounds (0.0285 kg)
Case Components
Cartridge Case M212
Propellant 130 mg Winchester mix
Primer Percussion
Performance
Engagement Range 33 - 164 ft (10 - 50 m)
Muzzle Velocity 265 ±20 fps (81 ±6 mps)
Arming Range N/A

Use:
The M1006 is used to incapacitate personnel without penetrating the person's
body. It is used for riot control, policing and peace keeping situations. This round
is most effective against individually selected targets (point round). Do not skip
fire this round! Round becomes unpredictable upon striking the ground. This item
is Code A, approved for Service use.
Description:
The projectile has a foam rubber nose and a high density plastic body.
The projectile assembly is attached to the cartridge case by an adhesive. The

cartridge case is a hollow bi-chambered plastic cylinder. Into the base of the
cartridge case is pressed an aluminum insert which holds a brass 32 caliber case.
The brass case holds the propellant and primer.
Functioning:
The weapon pin strikes the primer igniting the propelling charge. The burning
propelling charge generates sufficient pressure to release the expanding
propellant gases through the vent hole into the low-pressure chamber.
imparting a spin of 3,600 rpm to the projectile. The pressure, created by the
expanding gases in the low-pressure chamber, forces the projectile through the
tube with a velocity of 265 feet per second.
Upon impact with an individual, force is generated to incapacitate without causing

a fatality.
Effect:
Fatal injuries are possible at employment distances of less than 10 meters.
Beyond 50 meters, the kinetic energy dissipates to the point where the round
becomes ineffective.
M1029 40mm Crowd Dispersal Cartridge
Complete Round
Type Non-Lethal
Classification Date May 2001
Unit Cost $17 (Fiscal Year 2008)
Projectile
Body Material N/A
Color White cap
Filler 48 black hard rubber 48-caliber balls
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case ?
Propellant 0.58 g
Primer Percussion
Performance
Maximum Range 328 ft (100 m)
Effective Range 50 - 100 ft (15 - 30 m)
Muzzle Velocity 375 ±25 fps (114 ±8 mps)
Arming Range N/A

Use:
The M1029 Crowd Dispersal Cartridge (CDC) is used to incapacitate personnel
without any penetrations to the individual's body. It is used for riot control,
policing, and peace keeping situations. This direct fire, low-hazard, non-shrapnel-
producing, multiple ball projectile provides friendly forces the capability to
conduct crowd control. The CDC uses non-lethal, blunt trauma to stop, confuse,
disorient, and/or temporarily incapacitate personnel and increase standoff
distance between friendly forces and the hostile crowd. Primarily designed as an
area effect munition, the CDC can be used on individuals.
Description:
The CDC is an aluminum cartridge of similar proportions to standard 40mm
illuminant cartridges, but with no separate cartridge case. A fiberboard sleeve
and plastic cover contain the internal non-lethal payload which consists of 48
black hard rubber 48-caliber balls.
Functioning:
When the primer is struck by the firing pin, expanding gases from the propellant
push against the gas seal. This causes the fiberboard sleeve to push the upper
wad down the muzzle and expel the rubber balls.
Effect:
Fatal injuries are possible at employment distances of less than 10 m. Beyond 30
meters the kinetic energy dissipates until the rubber balls become ineffective.
Last updated: 25-FEB-2010: Major revision using data and art from TM 43-0001-28, TM 3-1310-
243-10.
Copyright ©2005-2010 Gary W. Cooke
To the best of my knowledge all military data and images presented in these pages are
UNCLASSIFIED, NON-SENSITIVE, and approved for public release.
Sources:
FM 3-11: Flame, Riot Control Agents, and Herbicide Operations, August 1996. M651 data.
FM 3-19.15: Civil Disturbance Operations, April 2005. M1006, M1029 pictures and data.
FM 3-22.31: 40-mm Grenade Launcher, M203, March 2007. M781 art.
MCWP 3-35.3: U.S. Marine Corps Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT). M433
penetration data.
TM 3-1310-243-10: M651 Operator's Manual, January 1975.
TM 9-1010-205-10: M79 Operator's Manual, June 1992.
TM 9-1010-221-10: M203/M203A1 Operator's Manual, August 2001.
TM 9-1300-251-34&P Rev. 11: Artillery Ammunition Maintenance Manual, 2008.
TM 43-0001-28: Army Ammunition Data Sheets for Artillery Ammunition, C15, October 2006.
U.S. Army RDECOM 2009 Grenade Ammunition Panel Papers briefs.
U.S. Army RDECOM "Product Improvement 40mm Ammunition," May 2005.
U.S. Army RDECOM "XM1158 - 40mm Proximity Fuze - EXPLOSIVE TRAIN," May 2009.
U.S. ARMY/RDECOM-ARDEC "Baselining of the 40mm Family of Ammunition,".
2005, 2009, 2010 Army Procurement of Ammunition Budget Estimates.
U.S. Army Cannon Caliber Ammunition Branch website.

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40mm grenade launcher ammunition.

3.89 in 8 - 10 ft Casualty radius: 427

3.89 in 45 - 90 ft Casualty radius: 427

4.05 in 45 - 90 ft Casualty radius: 427

3.894 in 45 - 90 ft Casualty radius: 427

Casualty radius: 427

3.89 in 8 - 10 ft Casualty radius: 427

M576 Buckshot 2.646 in 0.254 lb N/A Maximum range: 98 ft

M713, Smoke 3.91 in 50 - 150

3.95 in 0.15 lb Engagement Range:

Classification Date 1972

Length 3.89 in (98.8 mm)

Weight 0.503 lb (0.23 kg)

Body Material Aluminum skirt and steel wire ball

Color Olive drab with yellow markings, yellow ogive

Fuze M552 point detonating

Cartridge Case M118

Maximum Range 1,312 ft (400 m)

Muzzle Velocity 250 fps (76 mps)

Arming Range 8 - 10 ft (2.4 - 3 m)

Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

M382 40mm Practice Cartridge

Classification Date 1964

Length 3.89 in (98.8 mm)

Weight 0.50 lb (0.23 kg)

Body Material Aluminum skirt and steel ball

Color Olive drab with yellow markings

Filler 4.54 g inert yellow dye

Fuze M552 point detonating

Cartridge Case M118

Maximum Range 1,312 ft (400 m)

Muzzle Velocity 250 fps (76 mps)

Arming Range 8 - 10 ft (2.4 - 3 m)

Danger Radius 66 ft (20 m)

M386 40mm HE Cartridge

Length 3.89 in (98.8 mm)

Weight 0.503 lb (0.23 kg)

Body Material Aluminum skirt and steel ball

Color Olive drab with yellow markings, yellow ogive

Fuze M551 point detonating

Cartridge Case M118

Primer M42 or FED 100 percussion

Maximum Range 1,312 ft (400 m)

Muzzle Velocity 250 fps (76 mps)

Arming Range 45 - 90 ft (14 - 27 m)

Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

Length 4.05 in (102.9 mm)

Weight 0.51 lb (0.23 kg)

Body Material Aluminum skirt and steel ball

Color Olive drab with yellow markings, yellow ogive

Fuze M536 point detonating

Cartridge Case M118

Maximum Range 1,312 ft (400 m)

Muzzle Velocity 250 fps (76 mps)

Arming Range 45 - 90 ft (14 - 27 m)

Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

The cartridge case is a bi-chambered aluminum cylinder with an annealed brass

M397A1 40mm HE (Jump-Up Fragmentation) Cartridge

Classification Date 1974

Length 4.05 in (102.9 mm)

Weight 0.51 lb (0.23 kg)