While classified primarily as an anti-personnel weapon, the shaped charge featured in the HEDP round gives it the capability to penetrate lightly armored vehicles. The M203 is able to fire a variety of different rounds for many purposes.

Jul 7, 2011 · The High-explosive dual purpose (HEDP) round has an olive drab aluminum skirt with a steel cup attached, white markings, and a gold ogive; it penetrates at least 5 cm (2 inches) when fired...

Sep 26, 2017 · The primary 40 mm LV tactical round is the M433 HEDP, which is designed to penetrate lightly armored targets and inflict personnel casualties in the target area.

Jul 7, 2011 · Safe-weapon practices for firing the M203 grenade launcher require a minimum safe distance of 130 meters for high explosive rounds, and 165 meters for HEDP. Range regulations stipulate that all...

The M203 is a grenade launcher that fires 40mm grenades of various kinds. It is typically attached, underslung, beneath assault rifles and carbines such as the M4A1. The M203 has long been used by US Special Operations Forces (SOF) due to its firepower and versatility.

Desire to know max trail angle of M433 HEDP to max possible QE of M203 for LOS/BLOS concept. Desire to study M433 impact & liner retaining ring. Desire to determine match accuracy of M203 & Mk19 sights to M433 & M430A1 trajectories, respectively.

Mar 9, 2023 · After snorting enough coke to orbit a rhino, Tony snatched up his M16-cum-M203 grenade launcher, charged it with an M433 HEDP (High Explosive Dual Purpose) grenade along with a pair of 30-round box magazines taped back-to-back, and faced the door.

Aug 24, 2024 · Designed to attach under the barrel of a standard military rifle, this 40mm single-shot launcher provides soldiers with enhanced firepower in a compact, versatile package. Originally developed for...

This chapter provides a technical description of the M203 grenade launcher, its components, and its ammunition. It also discusses proper procedures for clearing, disassembling, cleaning ...

Feb 25, 2010 · 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.