Technical Specifications

  • Round Length
    102.5mm
  • Safety Wire
    0
  • Muzzle Velocity
    76.5m/s
  • Time of Self-Destruction
    14 - 19s
  • Effective Radius
    6m
  • Case
    Alluminum
  • Primer
    kvm-3
  • Filling Type
    explosive
    a-ix-1(rdx)
  • Propellant Type
    nbpl-10-10
  • Shelf Life
    years
    10
  • Max Effective Range
    400m
  • Operational Temp
    min
    -50°c
  • Operational Temp
    max
    +50°c
  • explosivefilling
    42g
  • Weight of Round
    250g

40x46mm Round AR406High Explosive Grenade

The 40 x 46 mm High Explosive Grenade AR406 provides effective action against enemy troops in open terrain or in light shelters at distance of up to 400 m. The grenade is fitted with distance-armed, self-destruct fuze.

The ammunition is designed for use with the following grenade launchers:

  • M203 under-barrel grenade launcher mounted on
  • Colt M16 assault rifle
  • HK 69A1 under-barrel grenade launcher mounted on G3A3 assault rifle
  • ARCUS 40 UBGL under-barrel grenade launcher on KALASHNIKOV assault rifles AK-47 and AK-74
  • M79 grenade launcher
  • HK79 grenade pistol

The ammunition is safe in storage, handling and operation and ensures the reliable performance of the grenade launchers in all weather conditions.

Fire Specifications
  • caliber
    40x46mm
Fuze Type
  • VMG-K