LU 213 grenade
| LU 213 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hand grenade |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Titanite S.A. (Titanobel) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 280 g (9.9 oz) |
| Height | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Diameter | 52 mm (2.0 in) |
| Filling | Composition B |
| Filling weight | 90 g (3.2 oz) |
The LU 213 is a French fragmentation hand grenade.
History
[edit]Developed in the early 2000s by Titanite S.A. under contract for service with the French Army, the grenade first had its debut in Afghanistan in use by French soldiers.[1]
In 2006 the manufacturing of the grenade by Titanite had ceased, with the responsibility of production being transferred to an unnamed subsidiary.[2]
The production status of the grenade since 2006 is unclear, and it is unknown whether the grenades in service are from residual stock or newly manufactured.[2]
Description
[edit]The LU 213 has a squared ovoid body in molded plastic that contains 90 g (3.2 oz) of Composition B or other equivalent explosive. And with a 55 g (1.9 oz) fuze, the grenade has a total combined weight of 280 g (9.9 oz). With a fuze, it stands 94 mm (3.7 in) tall and 52 mm (2.0 in) wide.[2]
The grenade has a delay time of 4 to 5 seconds. Upon detonation, it releases approximately 1,100 fragments and 230 steel balls, creating a lethal radius of about 9 metres (30 ft). The grenade is however not considered a danger to the thrower or anyone else standing at or beyond the safety radius of 22 metres (72 ft).[2]
Users
[edit]
France
Sweden
- Swedish Armed Forces
- Used as the Spränghandgranat 2000[2]
- Swedish Armed Forces
See also
[edit]- Hand grenade
- HG 85
- Mk 2 grenade
- M67 grenade
- M26 grenade
- GLI-F4 grenade
- F1 grenade
- F1 grenade (Australia)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Grenades explosives contemporaines". titus2h.e-monsite.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ a b c d e f G. W., Anthony (2014). "IHS Jane's Weapons Ammunition" (PDF). Janes Information Services: 5. ISBN 9780710631084.
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