Long Range, CS Projectile,
37/40 mm
Description: The ALS 5727 launches one pyrotechnic sub-munition that releases a CS smoke agent. The single sub-munition provides a wide area of coverage for dispersal and control of crowds. The sub-munition is launched up to 150 yards and releases smoke for approximately 25-30 seconds.
History/Background: The Long Range, CS cartridge was developed to overcome proximity issues with insubordinate subjects. The round employs a pyrotechnic CS projectile for long range target acquisition. It minimizes direct contact and enhances the safety of deployed officers by denying specific areas to individuals or crowds.
Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets, Suspect Apprehension, Prison/Civil Rioters.
Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military, and Corrections.
Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The Long Range, CS cartridge is designed to cause disorientation through a tearing and burning sensation in the eyes, involuntary closing of the eyes (blepharospam), violent coughing, shortness of breath (dyspnea) and is an irritant to exposed skin surfaces. The ALS 5727 is designed to result in behavior modifications or retreat away from officers or immediate response to issued commands.
Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 4.8 inch x 1.5inch (37/40mm)
B. Projectile weight: Approximately 25 grams per sub-munition
C. Power Requirements: 37 mm gas gun / M203
Performance Characteristics:
A. Time to Effect: Instantaneous
B. Duration of Effect: Seconds to Minutes based on power factor, distance and location of strike.
C. Effective Range: 0 to 450 feet from impact area based on weather conditions.
Delivery Means: 37 mm gas gun / M203 launcher.
Operational Strengths: Uses standard issue gas guns or M203 launchers. Easy to train officers and implement use. Waterproof.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never aim at an individual or at a group of individuals. Launchable or hand thrown ammunition can cause contusions, abrasions, broken ribs, concussions, loss of eyes, superficial organ damage, serious skin lacerations massive skull fractures, rupture of the heart or kidney, fragmentation of the liver, hemorrhages and/or death. Medical assistance should be available immediately after an actual deployment of a less lethal munition even if no physical injuries appear on subject or subjects. Pyrotechnic chemical munitions should not be launched or thrown onto roofs, into rooms, dry foliage or similar environments without fire suppression equipment being readily available.
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