F1 and F3 grenades Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three major sub assemblies of the F1 Grenade?
A
- Body Assembly
- Fuze Assembly
- Striker Houing Assembly
2
Q
What are the three distinct operations to remove the safety pin?
A
- Pull ring disengaged from it’s slip on the striker housing
- A firm twist of the pin in a specific direction
- Pulling of the pull pin
3
Q
What is the operation of the F1 Gren?
A
- Removal of the safety pin allows the fly off lever to separate due to spring tension of the striker
- Striker will strike the M42 percussion primer
- Primer ignites and produces flame and heat to the delay composition
- The delay composition burns for 5 seconds (approx) then functions the detonator
- Detonation wave passes onto the booster pellet which initiates the main charge
4
Q
How much explosives are contained in an F1 Grenade?
A
64 Grams
5
Q
What is the fuze delay?
A
5 seconds (+/- 0.5 seconds)
6
Q
What are the distances for the following:
- Lethal Radius
- Casualty radius
- Safety radius
A
- 6 metres
- 15 metres
- 30 metres
7
Q
How many grams does the F2 Grenade contain?
A
110 grams
8
Q
Grenade F3 has a similar mass and shape to the Grenade Hand Fragmentation F1 and _____ with a loud report producing a ____________.
A
- Explodes
- Puff of grey/white smoke
9
Q
What 2 parts is the F3 Grenade delivered in?
A
- Inert
- Fuze
Once fitted known as Gren Hand Prac F3
10
Q
The F3 grenade can be used until what?
A
Deformation or damage becomes apparent
11
Q
Quantity of explosives in F3 Gren
A
2 grams
12
Q
Label the F1 Gren
A
Labels Diagram
