ADM 401

Also known as

84 mm ADM 401
Carl-Gustaf ADM 401

ADM 401 is Saab's 84 mm Carl-Gustaf area defence munition for close-in protection. Saab describes it as carrying about 1,100 flechettes, with gas pressure used to release the payload instead of an explosive charge.

ADM 401, 84 mm area defence munition, Munitions

Image source: Saab ADM 401 image asset

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Sweden
Built by: Saab
Type: 84 mm area defence munition

ammunition anti-personnel

Specifications

Caliber: 84 mm
Payload: About 1,100 flechettes
Effective range: About 100 m
Weight: 2.7 kg
Warhead design: Flechette cluster
Release method: Gas pressure

Firing Weapon

Saab places ADM 401 in the Carl-Gustaf 84 mm ammunition family for close-in protection.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle, Recoilless rifle, Infantry Weapons

Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle

84 mm recoilless rifle

Saab says ADM 401 is a Carl-Gustaf round that carries about 1,100 flechettes for close-in protection.

Sources: Saab ADM 401 fact sheet

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Saab describes ADM 401 as close-in-protection ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf system.

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Sources

Saab ADM 401 fact sheetPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports ADM 401's 84 mm Carl-Gustaf family context, about 1,100 flechettes payload, about 100 m effective range, close-in-protection role, and Saab's manufacturer background. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Saab ADM 401 image assetPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports image provenance for Saab's official ADM 401 artwork in the Carl-Gustaf ammunition app. | Accessed: 2026-06-27