Oct 15, 2024 · The SSW40 offers armed forces a powerful and versatile support weapon, combining high firepower with ease of use. Its 40 mm caliber, compact size, and design similar to an assault rifle make it highly portable and manageable, ideal for infantry needing reliable fire support in varied terrains.

At EnforceTac 2025, Rheinmetall was showcasing what could be the final version of the SSW40 magazine-fed, shoulder-fired, automatic 40mm grenade launcher. Designed to enhance infantry squad capabilities, the SSW40 offers unparalleled firepower in a compact form factor comparable to an assault rifle.

Sep 13, 2023 · Thanks to a recoil-reducing and self-regulating recoil system, the SSW40 (Squad Support Weapon 40) can fire all available 40mm Low Velocity (LV) ammunition types as well as the new Rheinmetall 40mm Medium Velocity (MV) ammunition.

Sep 12, 2023 · Rheinmetall is introducing at DSEI 2023 a new Squad Support Weapon (SSW) designed to fire 40mm grenade ammunition As fire support weapon for infantry squads. SSW is an automatic, magazine-loaded, shoulder fired grenade launcher, with a …

SSW40 is an automatic, magazine-loaded 40mm grenade launcher, designed for highest firepower in a shoulder-fired grenade launcher. Its dimensions, low weight and ergonomics make SSW40 extremely accurate and easy to handle over longer periods.

Thanks to a recoil-reducing and self-regulating recoil system, the SSW40 (Squad Support Weapon 40) can fire all available 40mm Low Velocity (LV) ammunition types as well as the …

Sep 8, 2022 · Rheinmetall touts the SSW40 as compatible with their new medium velocity 40mm grenades and low velocity 40mm grenades. The medium velocity rounds extend the weapon’s effective range to 900 meters. For comparison, the M203 …

SSW40* is an automatic, magazine-loaded 40-mm grenade launcher, designed for highest firepower in a shoulder-fired grenade launcher. Its dimensions, low weight and ergonomics make SSW40 extremely accurate and easy to handle over longer periods.

Feb 27, 2024 · Thanks to a recoil-reducing and selfregulating recoil system, the SSW40 (Squad Support Weapon 40) can fire all available 40mm Low Velocity (LV) ammunition types as well as the new Rheinmetall 40mm Medium Velocity (MV) ammunition.

Sep 14, 2023 · At the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023 exhibition, Rheinmetall unveiled a new weapon for the infantry. The Squad Support Weapon 40 (SSW40) is a 40mm automatic, magazine-loaded, shoulder-fired grenade launcher that aims to enhance infantry firepower.