The HEDP (high-explosive, dual-purpose) M430 cartridge, joined with M16A2 links, is the standard round for the MK 19 Grenade Launcher. The impact-type round is designed to penetrate 2 inches of steel armor and inflicts personnel casualties in the target area. This round is packed in an M548 ammunition container (48 rounds, linked, in each container). It is olive drab with a yellow ogive and yellow markings. It has a PIBD, M549 fuze, and Comp B filler. It arms between 18 to 30 meters and has a casualty radius of 15 meters.
Fuze-Point initiating, base detonating (PIBD) M549.
Filler-Composition B.
Arming distance-18 to 30 meters.
Kill radius-Approximately 5 meters.
Maximum range-2,200 meters.
Wound radius-Approximately 15 meters.
Maximum effective range-1,500 meters.
