F-1 Technical Data

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Designation:

F-1
(Also called the 'Limonka' meaning 'Lemon')

Manufacturer:

Soviet State Arsenals

Year Adopted:

Uncertain (probably mid-1930's)

Operational Status:

Russia - No longer in use

Other Countries - Also found in use by virtually every ally of the former Soviet Union

Physical Dimensions
     Height:
     Diameter:

 
124mm
 55mm

Weight of Grenade and
Explosive Charge:

Total: 600 grams (21 ounces)
Charge: 60 grams TNT

Fuze Type:

Koveshnikov and UZRGM

Fuze Delay:

3.2 - 4 seconds (Koveshnikov)
3.2 - 4.2 seconds (UZRGM)

Casualty Radius:

30 meters.

Thrown Range:

34-45 meters (depending on individual soldier)

The F-1 grenade
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History, Development,
and Use

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