HG 85 - Academic Dictionaries And Encyclopedias
| HG 85 fragmentation grenade | |
|---|---|
| Type | Time-fused grenade |
| Place of origin |  Switzerland |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Switzerland, United Kingdom, The Netherlands |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 465g[1] |
| Length | 97mm[1] |
| Diameter | 65mm[1] |
| Filling | TNT |
| Filling weight | 155g[1] |
| Detonation mechanism | Time Fuse |
The HG 85 is a round fragmentation hand grenade designed for the Swiss Armed Forces. Due to its special constructed fuze and packaging, it is considered especially secure. For these reasons, it is also used in a number of other European Armies.
It entered service in the Swiss Army in 1985.
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Variants
L109
The L109 is the British designation for the HG 85. It differs from the HG 85 in that it has a special safety clip (matt black in colour) which is similar to the safety clip on the American M67 grenade.
L110
The L110 (Drill Grenade) is an inert (no explosive content) version of the L109. It is identical in size, weight and shape, as the live grenade and is used for practise throwing purposes. It can be easily distinguished from the live grenade as it is blue rather than green.
Nr300
The Nr300 is the Dutch designation for the HG 85. It is exactly like the L109.
Notes
- ^ a b c d http://ordatamines.maic.jmu.edu/displaydata.aspx?OrDataId=5777
External links
- Pictures of the HG 85
- Pictures of the L109
- Pictures of the L110
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