Description
40/73 mm Round RHEAT-7MA2 with Anti-Tank Grenade GHEAT-7MA2
NSN:1310-50-001-3757
Improved, modernized version of Anti-Tank Rounds for RPG-7V
MAIN FEATURES:
The 40/73 mm RHEAT-7MA2 is designed for destroying:
- enemy tanks
- self- propelled guns
- other armored vehicles.
- It can also be used against enemy troops and weapon emplacements:
- in trenches
- field shelters
- or in brick-wall fortifications.
Performance:
- higher accuracy and low dispersion;
- Max range – 500 m.
TACTICAL-TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS | RHEAT-7MA2 |
Caliber, mm | 40 mm |
Warhead caliber, mm | 73 mm |
Armor penetration, mm/in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
Max sighting range, m/yds. | 500 m / 546 yds. |
Range of direct firing against a target with 2 m height, m/yds. | 300 m / 328 yds. |
Weight of the round, kg/lbs. | max 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs. |
Weight of the grenade, kg/lbs. | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs. |
Fire rate, shots/min | from 4 to 6 |
Operational temperature range, °C/°F | from -40°C to 50°C / -40°F to 122°F |
CLASS OF EXPLOSION HAZARD: | 1.1E, UN 0181 |
The Round consists of: | |
Fuze | Piezoelectric AF78 |
Anti-tank Grenade | GHEAT-7MA2 |
Sustainer Motor | SM-73 |
Propellant Charge | CP-71 |
Weapon Systems | |
All 40 mm ARSENAL ATGL-L Family and Russian RPG-7V Light Anti-Tank Grenade Launchers. | |
PACKING | RHEAT-7MA2 |
6 Rounds are packed in a wooden case as follows: | 6 Grenades (each one in airtight plastic bag)
6 Propellant Charges (each one in a plastic container; each 3 pcs. plastic containers in an airtight plastic bag).. |
Wooden case dimensions, mm/in | 844 x 429 x 251 mm / 33.2 x 16.8 x 9.8 in |
Gross weight, kg/lbs. | 30 kg / 66.1 lbs. |
Volume, m³ | 0.091 m³ |