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While the first grenades as we know them today were only utilized until the late 18th century, other types of grenades go as far back as the Byzantine Empire of the Early to Middle Ages. These ancient grenades were often made of glass or ceramics and were often used to set fire to enemy ships or buildings. This design would later be adopted by both Muslim and Chinese Armies who used them to great affect in their various wars. The Chinese adopted them to such an extent that they created a dedicated manual on the types of recipes that a soldier could use to make grenades in the field.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
Grenades have taken on many forms throughout history. Generally, a grenade is propelled by either being thrown or launched from a device. Those that are thrown use a chemical time delay fuse. Launched grenades use centriphical force to release retention springs away from the firing pin, which is then released just below the head of the grenade. Upon impact, the head is depressed onto the exposed firing pin which detonates the explosive.
Types of Common Grenades/Functions:
- Frag Grenade: When the pin is pulled, the spoon is released which allows the striker pin to be forced downward by a spring. Upon impact, this creates a small spark which then burns through the chemical fuse in approximately four seconds. At the end of the fuse is a detenator which when ignited, sets off the bulk of the explosive material inside the grenade. This causes enough pressure to blow the grenade apart. The shell of the grenade splinters and is projected in all directions. Both the concussion wave and the shrapnel cause damage to nearby persons.
- Stun Grenade: Stun grenades, or flash bangs as they are sometimes called, create a very loud sound and flash of light that is designed to render enemies incapable of functioning temporarily. These devices cause temporary blindness and loss of hearing but do not cause physical damage to targets. They are often used when bystanders are present as well as in crowd control.
- Smoke Grenade: A smoke grenade uses a slow burning chemical reaction to create dense layers of smoke for a short amount of time. These are used to provide cover for infantry and signal aerial vehicles. Smoke screens are also used to interrupt the beam from a laser designator that guides in missiles to a target.
- Incendiary Grenade: An Incendiary grenade causes extreme heat by means of a chemical reaction. They are used to destroy weapon and ammo caches as well as equipment by melting or burning functioning parts. The molotov cocktail is a common improvised incendiary grenade.
- Gas Grenade: These grenades can dispense a variety gases. Modern use of gas grenades are used in crowd control. These are used to create artificial gas walls that aid in directing crowds rather than dispersing them, contrary to popular belief.
History
While the first grenades as we know them today were only utilized until the late 18th century, other types of grenades go as far back as the Byzantine Empire of the Early to Middle Ages. These ancient grenades were often made of glass or ceramics and were often used to set fire to enemy ships or buildings. This design would later be adopted by both Muslim and Chinese Armies who used them to great affect in their various wars. The Chinese adopted them to such an extent that they created a dedicated manual on the types of recipes that a soldier could use to make grenades in the field.
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| Name: | Grenade |
| Appears in: | 609 games |
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| Aliases |
Frag Grenade Fragmentation Grenade Hand Grenade |
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