RGN hand grenade
RGN hand grenade | |
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phlegmatized with 4% wax) | |
Filling weight | 97 g (3.4 oz) |
Detonation mechanism | UDZS Impact fuze arming after 1 to 1.8 seconds or time delay after 3.5 to 4 seconds. |
The RGN hand grenade (Ruchnaya Granata Nastupatel'naya, "Hand Grenade Offensive") is an offensive
The grenade has a stated lethal radius of 4 m (13 ft)[1][2] to a maximum of 10 m (33 ft),[3][4] and a safety radius of 25 m (82 ft).[5] It can be thrown 30–40 m (98–131 ft).[6] The grenade is currently in production in Russia and Ukraine, and is in service with a number of other countries.[1]
History
The RGN and RGO grenades were developed under Project BAZALT ("Basalt") during the Soviet–Afghan War to supplement the RGD-5. When in combat in the mountains Russian troops found their grenades were less effective. The steep terrain often caused grenades to accidentally bounce or roll back towards the thrower's position and cause friendly casualties, while their long fuse time allowed the enemy forces to get under cover.[6] The time delay fuze prevents friendly casualties if it impacts too soon or will air-burst over an enemy under cover if it hadn't impacted after 3.5 to 4 seconds.[citation needed] The impact fuze detonates when it hits any terrain - even sand, snow, or water.[6]
See also
- List of Russian weaponry
- RGO hand grenade
- V40 Mini-Grenade
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4728-0735-9. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ISBN 9781616080105.
- ^ "FM 3-23.30, Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals" (PDF). bulletpicker.com. Department of the Army.
- ^ One, Bravo (6 March 2012). "Offensive Hand Grenades". loadoutroom.com. Loadout Room.
- ^ "Weapon of the Week RGN Grenade". dnidefence.com. Donbass Defense Journal.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7006-1185-0. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- Janes Infantry Weapons 1991-1992, ISBN 0-7106-0963-9