Munitions

HE 448

Also known as
  • HE 441E

HE 448 is Saab's 84 mm programmable high-explosive round for the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle family. Saab has shown it in firing demonstrations with airburst effects, and the U.S. Army ordered the round in 2023 under the HE 441E designation.

Profile / Specs

Specifications

Caliber
84 mm
Weight
2.7 kg
Effective range
1,500 m
Firing modes
Direct impact or airburst at a pre-designated distance
Programming
Firebolt / FCD 558
Fragmentation effect
About 4,000 tungsten pellets
Firing Weapon

HE 448 belongs to the 84 mm Carl-Gustaf ammunition family and is built for programmable fire control use.

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

Saab says HE 448 is a programmable high-explosive round for the Carl-Gustaf system, shown in firing demonstrations and ordered by the U.S. Army in 2023.

Sources: Saab Carl-Gustaf M4 product page, Saab Receives Order for Latest Carl-Gustaf Ammunition Type from U.S. Army, Saab Firings Showcase New Programmable Carl-Gustaf Munition

Timeline

HE 448 Key Events

  1. Saab shows HE 448 in firing demonstrations

    Saab's firing showcase presented HE 448 as a programmable Carl-Gustaf munition and showed airburst effects over a target.

    Sources: Saab Firings Showcase New Programmable Carl-Gustaf Munition

  2. The U.S. Army orders HE 448

    Saab said the U.S. Army ordered HE 448, reporting a value of about USD 10 million and deliveries during 2024.

    Sources: Saab Receives Order for Latest Carl-Gustaf Ammunition Type from U.S. Army

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
Saab showed HE 448 in 2022 firing demonstrations and said the U.S. Army ordered the round in 2023 for Carl-Gustaf use.
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