MEI Hellhound (grenade)

The MEI Hellhound 40 mm low-velocity multi-purpose grenade is a fixed-type munition designed to be fired from a 40×46mm grenade launcher such as the M79, M203, M320 (attached to the M16 series of rifles or M4 carbine), or Milkor MK-1.[1][2] The round consists of a metal projectile body, a fuze, and a cartridge case assembly. Upon impact with the target, the firing pin is driven into the detonator, which in turn sets off the round, producing a jet which sets off the explosive from the base forward. This results in an armor-piercing jet of molten metal and fragmentation of the projectile body.[3] The MEI Hellhound uses the same high-low propulsion system as other 40 mm grenade launchers.[4]

Technical information

  • Type: High-explosive dual purpose (HEDP)
  • Manufacturer: Martin Electronics, Inc. (MEI)
  • Body material: Steel
  • Weight: 224.56 grams (87.67 grams A5)
  • Fuse: SF801/M550
  • Length: 110 mm (4.3 in)
  • Charge: A5
  • Weapons: M79, M203, Milkor MK-1 launchers
  • Penetration: 90 mm (3.5 in) mild steel at normal impact with anti-personnel fragmentation
  • Range: (Max.) 400 m (437.6 yds), lethal radius of around 30 feet[5]
  • Muzzle velocity: 80 m/s (262 ft/s)

See also

References

  1. ^ Crane, David (2005-06-15). "New Milkor MGL-140/MEI Hyper-Lethal 40mm Combo/Weapon System for Infantry". DefenseReview.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  2. ^ Crane, David (2006-03-17). "Marines Get New Six-Shot 40mm Grenade Launcher: Meet the M32 MGL". DefenseReview.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  3. ^ "40MM LV Multi-Purpose Grenade Product Information Sheet" (PDF). DefenseReview.com. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  4. ^ Crane, David (2009-04-19). "Airtronic USA China Lake Multi-Shot Pump-Action 40mm Grenade Launcher System for Special Operations". DefenseReview.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  5. ^ Tilstra, Russell C. (2014-01-10). Small Arms for Urban Combat: A Review of Modern Handguns, Submachine Guns, Personal Defense Weapons, Carbines, Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Anti-Materiel Rifles, Machine Guns, Combat Shotguns, Grenade Launchers and Other Weapons Systems. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-8875-9.