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U.S. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE |
PART 4 - GRENADES |
Chapter 11 - HAND GRENADES |
Incendiary AN-M14 |
Length, inches |
5 |
Diameter, inches |
2.5 |
Color |
Blue grey |
Filling |
Thermate, thermite, and nitrates |
Fuze |
M200A1 |
Delay, seconds |
2 |
Description: This grenade has a cylindrical body made of tin plate. A clamp of flat steel strapping and a nail are packed in the container with each grenade. These are used to hold the grenade in position, as it has a tendency to move upon ignition. The Fuze M200A1 threads into the top of this grenade. |
Operation: The ingiter ignites the thermite, which ignites the thermate. The grenade burns wich such intense head that it will melt its way through steel. |