Munitions

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.

Profile / Specs

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.

CarrierCarrier typeCarriage evidence
Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle, Recoilless rifle, Infantry WeaponsCarl Gustaf recoilless rifle84 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.
Related Weapon Systems

Sources