Smoke M22

Length, inches

10.72

Diameter, inches

Color

Filling

Smoke mixture

Description: This grenade is similar to the Smoke Grenade M20 and T6E1. In outward appearance, it is similar to the Anti-Tank Grenade M9A1, except that is does not have the joining rib. The nose of the body has a small circular opening which is closed with a light metal cover. The stabilizer contains the Fuze M9A1 Type.

The body is filled through the nose. After filling, a tool is inserted longitudinally througth this nose opening, and the filling is packed against the sides of the body, leav-ing a central channel. Then this channel is coated with an igniting composition. The smoke-emission holes are through the base shoulder of the grenade body.

Four colors are issuend: red, green, volet, and yellow.

The primary use of the grenade is for signaling.

Operation: The igniter ignites the igniting mixture, which initiates the burning of the smoke mixture. Smoke is emitted through the emission holes for one to one and one-half minutes

Figure 233. Smoke Rifle Grenade M22