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HAND GRENADE FRAG M72
Region
France
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
The Mecar hand grenade FRAG-C M72 is a controlled effectiveness grenade producing an optimized fragmentation pattern due to the useof a Composition B explosive with a specially designed liner for maximum splintering effect. The grenade is at the same time offensive anddefensive. This means that the soldier is safewhen he throws the grenade beyond a distanceof 25m. The dispersion of the effective splintersis uniform around the point of explosionwhatever the orientation of the grenade. The M72A1 is the grenade fuze
designed to be used in the HE Fragmentation grenade M72. Due to the weight and shape of the M72, it is much more convenient for handling than other grenadesof this type. PACKAGING The Mecar hand grenade FRAG-C M72 is a controlled effectiveness grenade producing an optimized fragmentation pattern due to the useof a Composition B explosive with a specially designed liner for maximum splintering effect.The grenade is at the same time offensive anddefensive.