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Name:
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40x46mmSR
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Manufacturer:
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various
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Comments:
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40x46mmSR grenades and their launchers have functionally
replaced small mortars and "tail rifle" grenades. They
should not be confused with (and are incompatible with)
40x53mm grenades (often used in helicopters). Not all
40x46mmSR grenades can be fired in all 40x46mmSR launchers.
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Grenades include:
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M381 HE High Explosive
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M433 HEDP High Explosive Dual Purpose
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M651 CS (Tear) Gas
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M576E2 MP Multiple Projectile
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M583 PF Parachute (Illumination) Flare
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M585 SF-W White Star Shell
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M663 SF-G Green Star Shell
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M664 SF-R Red Star Shell
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Stunbag
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M688 Rocket Shells (to launch grapnel hook)
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Used in:
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M79
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M203
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HK69A1
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M174E3
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Bibliograhpy:
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TM 1-1