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RGD-5 Offensive Grenade |
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RGD-5 Offensive Grenade |
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| RGD-5 Technical Data | |||
| Designation: |
Ruchnaya Granata Degtyreva - 5 (Degtyrev Hand Grenade #5) | ||
| Type: | Offensive Fragmentation | ||
| Manufacturer: | Soviet State Arsenals | ||
| Year Adopted: | 1954 | ||
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Operational Status: |
Russia/USSR - In limited use Other Nations - Bulgaria, China (as Type 59), East Germany, Republic of Georgia, and Poland | ||
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Physical Dimensions Height: Diameter: |
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| Weight of Grenade: |
310 grams (10.9 ounces) | ||
| Explosive Charge: |
110 grams of TNT | ||
| Fuse Type: |
UZRG, UZRGM | ||
| Fuse Delay (UZRGM): |
3.7 seconds (± 0.5 sec) | ||
| Casualty Radius: | 25 meters (82 feet) | ||
| Thrown Range: |
40-50 meters (depending on individual soldier) | ||
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History, Development, |
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Sources Cited (1) Gebhardt, James F. The Official Soviet Army Hand Grenade Manual. Boulder, CO: Paladin Press, 1998. Print (2) Hogg, Ian V., Jane's Infantry Weapons 1984-1985, 10th Edition, London: Jane's Information Group, 1984. Print. |