Description
Used with the M250, M239, M243 and similar grenade launchers to provide an infrared and visual smoke screening capability for armored/tactical vehicles.
The grenade consists of a plastic cylindrical main body that contains the IR composition, burster, booster lead, and safe and arm (S&A) mechanism. The S&A mechanism consists of a out-ofline spring loaded slider/bore rider containing the explosive lead and a spring loaded setback lock. A propellant assembly is retained in the body forming the complete grenade. The propellant assembly consists of a pyrotechnic delay detonator, launch propellant, an electric match, and a propellant retainer with electrical contacts.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
Hazardous Components
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See Also
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Source(s)
TM 43-0001-29, Grenades (chg 4, 2002)
