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The '''40mm High Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) Grenade''' is a munitions type utilized exclusively by the [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]]. <ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 84''</ref> | The '''40mm High Explosive Dual-Purpose (HEDP) Grenade''' is a munitions type utilized exclusively by the [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]]. <ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 84''</ref> | ||
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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 [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]], a [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], or a [[Type-48 Light Assault Gun Carriage|Revenant]], the targeted vehicle will automatically power down temporarily. | 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 [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]], a [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], or a [[Type-48 Light Assault Gun Carriage|Revenant]], the targeted vehicle will automatically power down temporarily. | ||
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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
Profile view of the 40mm HEDP Grenade in Halo: Reach.
The 40mm grenade as it leaves the M319 IGL's firing tube.
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 84
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