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40 mm RFL GREN PIR M253A1
Region
France
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
PACKAGING DESCRIPTION The 40mm Parachute Infrared rifle grenadeconsists of a parachute and canister assembly,mounted on MECAR’s patented and well-provenbullet trap fitted in the tail assembly allows thegrenade to be fired by any standard military(5.56mm and 7.62mm) rifle with a 22mmdiameter muzzle. When fired, the delay charge is initiated, and after 4 seconds, the parachuteand canister are deployed, providing 50W.sr-1 of illumination for over 30 seconds. Typically, the grenade is fired at an elevation of 80°, which
allows the canister and parachute to deploy at a height of approx. 100 metres. The pyrotechnic composition is REACH compliant. MISSION The Parachute Infrared rifle grenade is designedfor use with 5.56 and 7.62 caliber assault rifles,to provide high intensity illumination in thenear infrared for use of night vision goggles.