Munitions

HE 441D/441D RS

Also known as
  • HE 441
  • HE 441D RS
  • HE 441D
  • 84 mm HE 441D
  • 84 mm HE 441D RS
  • 84 mm HE 441D/441D RS

HE 441D/441D RS is Saab's 84 mm Carl-Gustaf high-explosive anti-personnel round, built for direct-impact or time-mode airburst fire from the recoilless rifle family. Saab lists 1,300 m point-target and 1,250 m area-target ranges, while its HE 448 background story describes HE 441 as the earlier high-explosive round with an 800-steel-ball fragmentation payload.

HE 441D/441D RS, 84 mm high-explosive anti-personnel round, Munitions
Image source: Saab HE 441D image asset
Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Sweden
Built by
Saab
Type
84 mm high-explosive anti-personnel round

Specifications

Caliber
84 mm
Effective range
1,300 m point targets; 1,250 m area targets
Weight
3.2 kg
Warhead effect
High-explosive fragmentation with about 800 steel balls
Targets
Protected and unprotected enemies, and soft-skinned vehicles
Firing modes
Direct-impact mode and time-mode airburst
Operating and storage limits
-40 F to +140 F in U.S. Army M3 MAAWS ammunition table
Variants

Saab treats HE 441 as the earlier Carl-Gustaf high-explosive round and presents HE 448 as the later programmable high-explosive successor with longer reach and a different fragmentation package.

VariantConfigurationDesignation notes
HE 448, 84 mm programmable high-explosive round, MunitionsHE 448Programmable high-explosive successor

Saab describes HE 448 as a major improvement over HE 441, replacing the older mechanical fuze approach with a programmable round that reaches beyond 1,500 m and uses about 4,000 tungsten pellets.

Sources: Saab Accuracy Meets Simplicity

Firing Weapon

Saab places HE 441D/441D RS in the Carl-Gustaf 84 mm ammunition family, and its Carl-Gustaf M4 page says every 84 mm munition is compatible with every version of the weapon.

CarrierCarrier typeCarriage evidence
Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle, Recoilless rifle, Infantry WeaponsCarl Gustaf recoilless rifle84 mm recoilless rifle

Saab's ammunition app says HE 441D/441D RS can be fired from the Carl-Gustaf family in impact mode on point targets or as an airburst against area targets by setting the desired range.

Sources: Saab ammunition app, Saab 84 mm HE 441D/441D RS fact sheet, Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 product page

Fuzing And Fragmentation

HE 441D/441D RS gives Carl-Gustaf crews a high-explosive anti-personnel option that can be set for point impact or timed airburst effects.

FunctionSupported detailReader note
Direct impact1,300 m point-target rangeUsed when the gunner wants the round to function on a specific target.
Time-mode airburst1,250 m area-target rangeThe round is set for airburst effects against area targets or personnel behind cover.
Fragmentation payloadAbout 800 steel balls plus shell fragmentationSaab contrasts this older HE 441 payload with HE 448's later tungsten-pellet design.
Temperature envelope-40 F to +140 F operating and storage limitsArmy University Press lists these limits for HE 441D RS in an M3 MAAWS ammunition table.
Timeline

HE 441D/441D RS Key Events

  1. Saab fact sheet presents the round

    Saab's HE 441D/441D RS fact sheet presents the munition as an 84 mm Carl-Gustaf anti-personnel round with impact and time-mode firing.

    Sources: Saab 84 mm HE 441D/441D RS fact sheet

  2. Saab compares HE 448 with HE 441

    Saab's HE 448 background story describes the newer programmable high-explosive round as a major improvement over HE 441 while noting HE 441 remained an industry leader.

    Sources: Saab Accuracy Meets Simplicity

  3. Army University Press lists handling limits

    A Military Review ammunition table lists HE 441D RS as an M3 MAAWS high-explosive cartridge with -40 F to +140 F operating and storage limits.

    Sources: Army University Press Arctic Munition Operations

Related Weapon Systems

Sources

Saab ammunition appPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports the HE 441D/441D RS family listing, 1,300 m point-target range, 1,250 m area-target range, 3.2 kg weight, protected and unprotected target set, impact mode, airburst, and Saab manufacturer background. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab HE 441D image assetPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports image provenance for Saab's official HE 441D/441D RS ammunition artwork. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab 84 mm HE 441D/441D RS fact sheetPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports the HE 441D/441D RS designation, Carl-Gustaf family context, the round's 84 mm anti-personnel role with impact or time-mode firing, and Saab's worldwide-service and combat-proven framing. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 product pagePublisher: Saab | Note: Supports Carl-Gustaf M4 family context, 84 mm ammunition compatibility across Carl-Gustaf versions, and Saab's anti-personnel ammunition category framing. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Saab Accuracy Meets SimplicityPublisher: Saab | Note: Supports HE 441's predecessor relationship to HE 448, the older round's roughly 1,300 m reach, its 800-steel-ball fragmentation payload, and HE 448's later programmable high-explosive comparison. | Accessed: 2026-06-29Army University Press Arctic Munition OperationsPublisher: Army University Press | Note: Supports the U.S. Army M3 MAAWS ammunition table listing HE 441D RS as a high-explosive cartridge and giving -40 F to +140 F operating and storage limits. | Accessed: 2026-06-29