HaloArray.png

40mm grenade: Difference between revisions

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki

mNo edit summary
mNo edit summary
Line 20: Line 20:


{{Ammunition}}
{{Ammunition}}
{{UNSC ordnance}}
[[Category: Grenades]]

Revision as of 23:29, October 28, 2012

Template:SeeWikipedia

A transparent crop of an M319 grenade launcher's 40mm grenade.
A 40mm HEDP grenade used in M319 Individual Grenade Launcher

The 40mm High Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) Grenade is a munitions type utilized exclusively by the M319 Individual Grenade Launcher. [1]

Overview

The 40mm grenade has two detonation modes, depending upon the way it is detonated after firing. The first detonation mode, upon being fired, bounces off a surface once, or when it strikes an organic target, will detonate almost immediately, causing an instant kill. The second detonation mode results in a delayed detonation, usually when the user takes their finger off the trigger after holding it down for a time. Also, the grenade is also capable of emitting an electromagnetic pulse, so when detonated in close proximity to a mechanical target, like a Wraith, a Ghost, or a Revenant, the targeted vehicle will automatically power down temporarily.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources