The hand grenade NR8 is designed foroffensive and defensive roles.
The Mecar hand grenade NR8 is a controlledeffectiveness grenade producing an optimizedfragmentation pattern due to the use of aComposition B explosive with a speciallydesigned liner for maximum splintering effect.For defensive roles, the grenade is used withthe spiral notched steel fragmentation sleeve.For offensive roles, the sleeve can be removed. The grenade fuze NR2433A1 has a constantdelay.
PACKAGING
Four (4) grenades + four (4) time fuzes separately in a plastic box. Ten (10) plastic boxes in a wooden case. 24 wooden cases per pallet
UN Classification: 1.1 D UN 0284
Type |
Hand grenade - FRAG |
Diameter |
50mm |
Height |
112mm |
Mass |
446g |
Explosive Charge (Comp B) |
98g |
Mass |
55g |
Net Explosive Quantity |
2.3g |
Delay |
4s |
Mass of fragment sleeve |
+/-300g |
Lethal radius |
12m |
Security distance |
45m |
Operational temperature |
-32°C to +52°C |