MEI Hellhound (grenade) explained

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]

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  1. Web site: Crane . David . 2005-06-15 . New Milkor MGL-140/MEI Hyper-Lethal 40mm Combo/Weapon System for Infantry . 2024-02-21 . DefenseReview.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: Crane . David . 2006-03-17 . Marines Get New Six-Shot 40mm Grenade Launcher: Meet the M32 MGL. . 2024-02-21 . DefenseReview.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: 40MM LV Multi-Purpose Grenade Product Information Sheet . 2024-02-20 . DefenseReview.com.
  4. Web site: Crane . David . 2009-04-19 . Airtronic USA China Lake Multi-Shot Pump-Action 40mm Grenade Launcher System for Special Operations . 2024-02-21 . DefenseReview.com . en-US.
  5. Book: Tilstra, Russell C. . 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 . 2014-01-10 . McFarland . 978-0-7864-8875-9 . en.