Detailed Study Grenades Flashcards

1
Q

M18 SMK Grenades types

A

Two Types:

PB = Pine Bluff Arsenal (USA)
One emission hole Base

ATV = Kilgore Operations (USA)
Two emission holes Top
One emission hole Base

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2
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M18 SMK smoke time

A

Emit smoke 50 to 90 seconds

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3
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M18 SMK composition + quantity

A

327 grams Smoke Composition

Dye, potassium chlorate, magnesium
carbonate & sugar

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4
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M18 SMK Colours

A

Smoke Colours:

Violet
Green
Red
Yellow:

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5
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Grenade Hand Smoke Red Phosphorous
L84A2(DM35) body

A

Body extruded aluminum

Shear lines to assist with disruption on
function

Raised seam (night time recognition)

Centrally threaded

Striker Mechanism

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6
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Grenade Hand Smoke Red Phosphorous
L84A2(DM35) composition

A

RP = 190-205 grams

Burster Charge Assy:
Percussion Cap
Pyro Delay Comp = 1.2 grams
Pyro Bursting Charge = 4.5 – 6.5 grams

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7
Q

Grenade Hand Smoke Red Phosphorous
L84A2(DM35) delay

A

Flash from primer ignites delay comp which
burns for 3.5 – 5 secs.

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8
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*Grenade Hand Smoke Red Phosphorous
L84A2(DM35) effect

A

RP Fill provides dense cloud of white smoke out to 30m for approx 30 secs in all directions from burst point. Effective radius 10m.

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9
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Hazard associated with Grenade Hand Smoke Red Phosphorous L84A2(DM35)

A

Phosphine gas build up.
Repeated use can cause hearing damage - PPE.

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10
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GREN HAND INCENDIARY AN M14 Description

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Similar in shape & size to the Grenade Hand Smoke M18
Rapidly generates heat to 2200 degrees C.
Burns from 30 to 45 seconds.
Can burn through up to 5 6 mm steel
Can be thrown or placed
Can function underwater

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11
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M18 SMK delay and AN M14 delay

A

Pyrotechnic delay column (0.7-2 secs)

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12
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AN-M14 fill

A

Incendiary Mixture 752 grams of
Thermite TH3.

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13
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE AN-M14 GRENADE?

A

TO GENERATE AN INTENSE SOURCE
OF HEAT TO PENETRATE & DESTROY
MATERIAL.

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14
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F1 Grenade fill

A

RDX/Wax and approximately 4000 x 2.5mm steel balls embedded in a matrix of resin. 64g total.

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15
Q

F1 Delay and distances
Effective Throwing Distance
Burst Safety Distance
Lethal Radius
Casualty Radius
Safety Radius

A

Fuse Delay 5.0 seconds (+ 0.5 seconds)
 Effective Throwing Distance 35.0 metres
 Burst Safety Distance 230 meters
 Lethal Radius 6 metres
 Casualty Radius 15 metres
 Safety Radius 30 metres

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16
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What percussion primer is used in the F1/F2

A

M42 gasless percussion primer

17
Q

1/2/9 special purpose grenade bang

A

Body:

1 and 2 bang solid aluminium
9 bang steel

18
Q

1 Bang effect
2 Bang effect
9 bang effect

A

Sound Intensity: 180 db
Candle Power: 7,000,000
Weight: 280 g

Sound Intensity: 170 db
Candle Power: 3 ,000,000
wt:300g

Sound Intensity: 165 db
Candle Power: 1,500,000
Weight: 700 g

Delay: 0.5 sec, 0.3 sec for subsequent multiple

19
Q

GRENADE HAND ANTI STRUCTURAL MUNITION (ASM) MK14 MOD 0 primer

A

M213 (same as M67)

20
Q

N225 Anti Riot CS Grenade consists of:

A

Moulded rubber body
Standard Safety Lever and Ignition System
Centre Fire Percussion Cap
Rubber Body contains 23 Aluminium Sub Munitions
Each Sub Munition containing CS Smoke composition and Fuzing

21
Q

N225 Anti Riot CS Grenade delay and effect duration

A

Shell assemblies ejected after delay of 1 to 1.5 secs

Smoke produce for 35 secs

22
Q

Prac version of N225

A

The Anti Riot Practice grenades N227 is
similar to the CS Bursting N225, filled with non-irritant smoke.

23
Q

40mm Grenades use

A

Primary role against point targets to 150m
Area targets to 350m

24
Q

Cart 40MM HEDP M433

Penetration
Wt
Filler
Fuze
Propellant
Primer
MV
Max Range

A

Penetrate 50mm steel armour, inflict
casualties in target area

Weight: 230 grams

Filler: 45 grams Comp A5 (RDX 98.5%,
Stearic acid 1.5%)

Fuze: PIBD M550

Propellant: M9 330 mg

Primer: M42

Muzzle Velocity: 76 m/s

Maximum Range: 400 m

25
Q

Cart 40MM White Star Para M583A1
Wt
Fill
Propellant
Primer
MV
Delay
Burst Ht
Candela
Burn time
Descent speed

A

Weight: 222 grams
Filler: 93 grams of illum comp
Propellant Charge: 330 mg of M9
Primer: M42
Muzzle Velocity: 76 m/s
Ignition Delay: 4 - 5 seconds
Burst Height: 183m (Fired at 85 degree’s)
Candle Power: 90,000
Burn Time: 40 seconds
Descent speed Parachute at 2 m/s

26
Q

Cart 40MM Prac DM118
Wt
Proj wt
Fill
Prop chg
Primer
MV
Max Range

A

Weight: 230 grams
Projectile Weight: 170 grams
Filler: 3 grams of red signal dye
Propellant Charge: 330 mg of M9
Primer: M42
Muzzle Velocity: 78 m/s
Maximum Range: 400 metres

27
Q

The Cart 40MM CS M674 can be used with
the M203 grenade launcher. True or False?

A

False

28
Q

List 40mm grenades in service

A

Cart 40MM HEDP M433 (High Explosive Dual Purpose)

Cart 40MM Illum White Star Para M583A1

Cart 40MM Prac DM118

Cart 40MM CS M674

Cart 40MM CS RP707

29
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A