Thermal/incendiary grenades Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of the Thermal/incendiary grenade?
A
To generate an intense source of heat to penetrate and destroy metal
2
Q
What is the burn time of the AN-M14 Incendiary grenade?
A
30-45 seconds
3
Q
What is the delay element burn time?
A
0.7-2 seconds
4
Q
How does the AN-M14 Incendiary grenade function?
A
- Pin is pulled
- Lever flies off as it is under spring tension
- Striker hits percussion primer
- Primer ignites delay composition which lasts for 0.7-2 seconds
- Delay composition ignites main fill which ignites and burns at 2200 degrees C
