RGD-5 HAND GRENADE

The RGD-5 hand grenade is intended for use against enemy manpower in attack through its high-explosive fragmentation effect and the fragments that form upon destruction of its metal body. It is a time effect type grenade with “time” meaning that the grenade will explode within a certain time (3,2s….4,0s) after throwing no matter what the other conditions are. “Effect” meaning that the the fragments of the grenade have a relatively small weight and fly at a distance shorter than the possible throwing distance.

Characteristics

Diameter, mm	57
Height, mm	114
Weight, kg	0,320
Type of fuze	DVM
Activation time, s	3,2 up to 4
Effective destruction range , m	5
Safe operational range, m	25
Weight of explosive (TNT), kg	0,113
Operational temperature,°C	- 50…+ 50
Average throwing range, m	30-50
Safe drop height, m	3