What hand grenade does the army use?

M67 grenade
The M67 grenade is a fragmentation hand grenade used by the United States military. The M67 is a further development of the M33 grenade, itself a replacement for the M26-series grenades used during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the older Mk 2 “pineapple” grenade used since World War I.

What are the different types of hand grenades?

The US military divides hand grenades into six categories: fragmentation, chemical, offensive, nonlethal, smoke, and practice and training. Fragmentation grenades, often referred to simply as “frags”, produce a high-velocity projection of fragments.

What is multimode hand grenade?

The new advanced Multi-mode grenade could be termed as India’s big leap in the 21st century defence sector as these grenades offer multiple advantages to soldiers in terms of safety and penetration attack as compared to the vintage hand grenades. The advanced grenade has dual-mode – defensive and offensive.

What are German hand grenades called?

Stielhandgranate
The Stielhandgranate (German for “stick hand grenade”) was a German hand grenade distinguished by its wooden handle.

What is the standard grenade of the Indian Army?

Standard grenade of the Indian Army. This modular grenade is available in Hand mode offensive, hand mode defensive and rifle mode. Types can be interchanged by changing outer sleeve. Status: In service. Semi automatic six shot 40mm x 46mm low velocity grenade launcher. Manufactured at Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli.

Which company has been awarded Rs 400 crore contract to manufacture grenades?

The subsidiary of Solar Industries India Limited was awarded the Rs 400 crore contract of manufacturing 10 lakh grenades for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. The first batch of indigenous Multi-Mode Hand Grenades (MMHG) will replace British era vintage Grenade No 36 of World War I.

Are multi-mode hand grenades an improvement over those currently in use?

A look at the features of the Multi-Mode Hand Grenades (MMHG), and why they are considered an improvement over those currently in use by the Indian Army. The Acquisition Wing of the MoD has signed a contract with Economic Explosive Ltd for the supply of 10 lakh MMHG to the Indian Army at an approximate cost of Rs 409 crore.

What is a 36M grenade?

The number refers to a variant of the ‘Mills Bomb’ which are British origin grenades and these grenades also have the pineapple shape. These grenades can be fired from the rifle too. The 36M have been manufactured by the facilities of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for the Armed forces.