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40mm RFL GREN SMK(RP) M256

40mm RFL GREN SMK(RP) M256
Nexter Arrowtech
Nexter Arrowtech

Region

France
France

Category

Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons

PACKAGING DESCRIPTION The 40mm Smoke (RP) rifle grenade consists of a Red Phosphorus canister assembly, mounted on Mecar’s patented and well-proven bullet trap fitted in the tail assembly of the grenade. It allows the grenade to be fired by any standard military (5.56mm and 7.62mm) rifle with a 22mm diameter muzzle. When fired, the canister is initiated at impact and produces white smoke with screening effect in the visible and infrared spectrum. MISSION The Smoke (RP) rifle grenade is designed for use with 5.56 and

7.62 caliber assault rifles to produce a persistent, opaque, highly intensewhite smoke for spotting or screening effects.
Tech Specs
Caliber40mm
Round mass (nominal)490g
Round length360mm
IgnitionAt impact
Red phosphorus charge160g
Aiming gridProvided with grenade for specific rifle
Bullet trapUniversal for all types of 5.56 & 7.62 ammunition
Operation range (direct fire)175m
Maximum range (indirect fire)250m
Launch velocity*55m/s
Smoke duration40s
Typical dimension of smokescreen with one grenade(good weather conditions)20mx10m
Operational temperature-32°C to +52°C
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