40mm Low-Velocity 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.
Model Type Length Weight Arming Range Effect
3.89 in (98.8 0.503 lb 8 - 10 ft (2.4 - 3 Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

M381 HE
mm) (0.23 kg) m) Kill radius: 16 ft (5 m)
3.89 in (98.8 0.50 lb (0.23 8 - 10 ft (2.4 - 3

M382 Practice Danger radius: 66 ft (20 m)
mm) kg) m)
3.89 in (98.8 0.50 lb (0.23 45 - 90 ft (14 - Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

M386 HE
mm) kg) 27 m) Kill radius: 16 ft (5 m)
M397, 4.05 in (102.9 0.51 lb (0.23 45 - 90 ft (14 - Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)
HE
M397A1 mm) kg) 27 m) Kill radius: 16 ft (5 m)
3.894 in (98.9 0.503 lb 45 - 90 ft (14 - Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

M406 HE
mm) (0.23 kg) 27 m) Kill radius: 16 ft (5 m)
3.894 in (98.9 0.50 lb (0.23 45 - 90 ft (14 -

M407A1 Practice Danger radius: 66 ft (20 m)
mm) kg) 27 m)
Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

4.05 in (102.9 0.507 lb 45 - 90 ft (14 -
M433 HEDP Incapacitation radius: 49 ft (15 m)
mm) (0.23 kg) 27 m)
Kill radius: 16 ft (5 m)
3.89 in (98.8 0.503 lb 8 - 10 ft (2.4 - 3 Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

M441 HE
mm) (0.23 kg) m) Kill radius: 16 ft (5 m)
2.646 in (67.2 0.254 lb

M576 Buckshot N/A Maximum range: 98 ft (30 m)
mm) (0.12 kg)
M583, White Star 5.272 in 0.49 lb (0.22 90,000 candlepower. 656 ft (200 meters) in
N/A
M583A1 Parachute (133.9 mm) kg) diameter for 40 seconds
White Star 5.268 in 0.41 lb (0.19

M585 N/A 55,000 candlepower for 7 seconds
Cluster (133.8 mm) kg)
4.57 in (116.1 0.63 lb (0.29 33 - 98 ft (10 -

M651 CS Area Coverage: 144 yd² (120 m²)
mm) kg) 30 m)
Green Star 5.272 in 0.49 lb (0.22 8,000 candlepower. 656 ft (200 meters) in
M661 N/A
Parachute (133.9 mm) kg) diameter for 40 seconds
Red Star 5.272 in 0.49 lb (0.22 20,000 candlepower. 656 ft (200 meters) in
M662 N/A
Parachute (133.9 mm) kg) diameter for 40 seconds
M676, M680, 5.212 in 0.48 lb (0.22

Smoke Canopy ? Smoke burn time: 90 seconds minimum
M682 (132.4 mm) kg)
M713, M715, Smoke Ground 3.91 in (99.3 0.49 lb (0.22 50 - 150 ft (15 -
Smoke burn time: 17 seconds minimum
M716 Marker mm) kg) 45 m)
4.05 in (102.9 0.45 lb

M781 Practice N/A Danger radius: 66 ft (20 m)
mm) (0.205 kg)
IR Star 5.272 in 0.49 lb (0.22 Max visible candlepower: 350.

M992 N/A
Parachute (133.9 mm) kg) 30 seconds minimum burn time.
3.95 in (100.3 0.15 lb

M1006 Non-Lethal N/A Engagement Range: 33 - 164 ft (10 - 50 m)
mm) (0.068 kg)
4.8 in (121.9 0.47 lb

M1029 Non-Lethal N/A N/A
mm) (0.213 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)

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:
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 and to
force the expanding gases from the burning propellant through vent holes into the low-pressure chamber.
The rotating band around the projectile engages the rifling in the launcher tube 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 ?
3.89 in (98.8
Length
mm)
0.503 lb (0.23
Weight
kg)
Projectile
Aluminum
Body Material skirt and steel
ball
Olive drab
with yellow
Color
markings,
yellow ogive
32 g
Filler Composition
B
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Primer M42 or FED 100 percussion
Performance
Arming Range 45 - 90 ft (14 - 27 m)

Use:
The M386 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 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:
chamber. The burning propelling charge generates sufficient pressure to rupture the propellant cup and
force the exploding gases 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.
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
Classification Date ?
Unit Cost ?
Projectile
Filler 32 g OCTOL
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Performance

Use:
The M397 cartridge is a high explosive round designed to inflict personnel 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
Classification
1974
Date
Unit Cost ?
4.05 in (102.9
Length
mm)
0.51 lb (0.23
Weight
kg)
Projectile
Aluminum
Body Material skirt and steel
ball
Color Olive drab with

yellow
markings, yellow ogive
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
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:
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
Classification
1972
Date
Unit Cost ?
3.894 in
Length
(98.9 mm)
0.503 lb
Weight
(0.23 kg)
Projectile
Aluminum
Body
skirt and
Material
steel ball
Olive drab
with yellow
Color
markings,
yellow ogive
32 g
Filler Composition
B
M551 point
Fuze
detonating
Case Components
Cartridge
M118
Case
M42 or FED
Primer 100
percussion
Performance
Maximum 1,312 ft (400

Range m)
Muzzle 250 fps (76

Velocity mps)
Arming 45 - 90 ft (14
Range - 27 m)
Use:
The M406 cartridge is a high explosive round designed to inflict personnel 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.
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:
the expanding gases through the vent holes 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
force 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. 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
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.
cylinder with an annealed brass propellant cup 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:
chamber. The burning propelling charge generates sufficient pressure to rupture the propellant cup and to
release the expanding propellant gases through the vent holes into the low-pressure chamber.
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.
When the projectile is fired, setback forces cause the fuze setback pin to retract 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
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.
The rotating band around the projectile engages the rifling in the launcher tube 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).
M433 HEDP
U.S. Army photo
Test-fired inert M433 HEDP Test-fired inert M433 HEDP
597x476, 48K, JPEG
U.S. Army photo U.S. Army photo
490x260, 157K, PNG 830x500, 528K, PNG
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
Filler 32 g Composition B
Case Components
Cartridge Case M118
Performance

Use:
The M441 cartridge is a high explosive round designed to inflict personnel 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.
The rotating band around the projectile engages the rifling in the launcher tube 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
Filler Illumination composition. M583A1: 93 g. M661: 86 g. M662: 85 g
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case M195
Performance
Burst Height 600 ft (183 m)
Arming Range N/A
Average Candlepower M583A1: 90,000. M661: 8,000. M662: 20,000.

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:
assembly.
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:
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, 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 M661 Green M662 Red
U.S. Army photo U.S. Army photo U.S. Army photo
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M585 40mm White Star Cluster Cartridge
Complete Round
Type White Star Cluster
Classification
?
Date
$48 (Fiscal Year

Unit Cost 2005), $46 (FY
2008)
Length 5.268 in (133.8 mm)
Projectile
Impact or bar alloy

Body Material
aluminum
White with black

Color
markings
85 g illumination
Filler 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:
assembly.
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:
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
Classification
?
Date
Unit Cost ?
4.57 in (116.1
Length
mm)
Projectile
Impact or bar
Body Material
alloy aluminum
Gray projectile
with red
Color
markings and red
band
57 g CS-
Filler pyrotechnic
mixture
M581 point
Fuze
detonating
Case Components
Cartridge Case ?
Propellant ?
Primer Percussion
Performance
Maximum
1,312 ft (400 m)
Range
Maximum
Accurate 656 ft (200 m)
Range
Muzzle
250 fps (76 mps)
Velocity
33 - 98 ft (10 - 30
Arming Range
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 ?
5.212 in (132.4
Length
mm)
Projectile
Impact or bar
Body Material
alloy aluminum
Light green with

Color
black markings
Smoke
composition.
M676: 59 g
Filler
yellow. M680: 59
g white. M682:
80 g red.
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge
M195
Case
Performance

Arming Range N/A
Smoke Burn Time 90 seconds minimum
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:
assembly.
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:
expand in the high-pressure chamber. This pressure 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
IR Star
Type
Parachute
Classification
February 96
Date
$94 (Fiscal Year

Unit Cost
2010)
5.272 in (133.9
Length
mm)
Projectile
Impact or bar
Body Material
alloy aluminum
White with black

Color markings,
orange band
50 g Illumination
Filler
composition
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case M195
Performance
Burst height 600 ft (183 m)
250 fps (76

Muzzle Velocity
mps)
Arming Range N/A
Maximum
Visible 350
Candlepower
30 seconds
Burn Time
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:
assembly.
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:
expand in the high-pressure chamber. This pressure 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 cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting
of a projectile assembly and a cartridge case assembly.
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.
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
48 black hard
Filler rubber 48-caliber
balls
Fuze None
Case Components
Cartridge Case ?
Propellant 0.58 g
Primer Percussion
Performance
Maximum
328 ft (100 m)
Range
Effective 50 - 100 ft (15 - 30

Range m)
Muzzle 375 ±25 fps (114

Velocity ±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.

Model Type Length Weight Arming Range Effect

3.89 in (98.8 0.503 lb 8 - 10 ft (2.4 - 3 Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

3.89 in (98.8 0.50 lb (0.23 8 - 10 ft (2.4 - 3

3.89 in (98.8 0.50 lb (0.23 45 - 90 ft (14 - Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

3.894 in (98.9 0.503 lb 45 - 90 ft (14 - Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

3.894 in (98.9 0.50 lb (0.23 45 - 90 ft (14 -

Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

3.89 in (98.8 0.503 lb 8 - 10 ft (2.4 - 3 Casualty radius: 427 ft (130 m)

2.646 in (67.2 0.254 lb

White Star 5.268 in 0.41 lb (0.19

4.57 in (116.1 0.63 lb (0.29 33 - 98 ft (10 -

M676, M680, 5.212 in 0.48 lb (0.22

4.05 in (102.9 0.45 lb

IR Star 5.272 in 0.49 lb (0.22 Max visible candlepower: 350.

3.95 in (100.3 0.15 lb

4.8 in (121.9 0.47 lb

M381 40mm HE Cartridge

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

Primer M42 percussion

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

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

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

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)

M397A1 40mm HE (Jump-Up Fragmentation) Cartridge

Color Olive drab with

Fuze M536E1 point detonating