Safety pinMetal outer shellM26A1 Fragmentation Grenade
M204 Delayed FuseExplosive fillingMetal outer shellFragmentation coilEffective radiusEffective radiusRetardant (~5 second)Retardant (~5 second)DetonatorDetonatorExplosive Booster (Tetryl)Explosive Filling (Composition B)Explosive Filling (TNT)Shiroko (Riding)Fragmentation radiusSafety Pin- Upon explosion, small fragments of matter scatter, causing widespread shrapnel damage.
- Formerly made with grid etchings on the outside of the body, but recently (around WW2) the method changed to have coils/metal beads/grid etchings on the inside of the grenade.
- Most common type of grenade.Fiberglass outer shell (Asbestos)Safety ClipMk3A2 High Explosive Grenade
M206A2 Delayed FuseNext I'll tell you about the grenade shells, starting with the common types.
Oh, and this is a riding grenade, essential when you're out cycling.- High explosive force generated from explosive pressure. Damage comes from shockwaves rather than shrapnel.
- Narrow blast profile makes it ideal for securing fixed, enclosed positions such as buildings, forts, etc.
- Minimizes friendly fire by reducing shrapnel, leading to the birth of "offensive grenades"
- Upon explosion, small fragments of matter scatter, causing widespread shrapnel damage.
- Formerly made with grid etchings on the outside of the body, but recently (around WW2) the method changed to have coils/metal beads/grid etchings on the inside of the grenade.
- Most common type of grenade.
Fiberglass outer shell (Asbestos)
Safety Clip
Mk3A2 High Explosive Grenade
M206A2 Delayed Fuse
Next I'll tell you about the grenade shells, starting with the common types.
Oh, and this is a riding grenade, essential when you're out cycling.
- High explosive force generated from explosive pressure. Damage comes from shockwaves rather than shrapnel.
- Narrow blast profile makes it ideal for securing fixed, enclosed positions such as buildings, forts, etc.
- Minimizes friendly fire by reducing shrapnel, leading to the birth of "offensive grenades"
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