Mark II A1 frag grenade history

Mk "Deuce" A1 frag grenade model was inspired by the Mk I used during the First World War. The Mk II was the most used explosive charge by American troops during the Second World War.

The grenade contained an explosive consisting of 22.5 grams of starch nitrate in a jagged metal body, which increased the number of fragments thrown in all directions upon detonation. These chips are about 1,000 at the time of the bursting of the metal shield.

The Mk 2 frag hand grenade was used throughout the Second World War and also during the 50s during the Korean War.

Mark II A1 frag grenade sheet

Country creator/user: USA
Name: Mk II A1

Grenade type: defensive
Operation: pin
Time delay: between 4,0 and 4,8 seconds
Exposive: 22,5 grams of starch nitrate

Lethal radius of action: 5 to 10 meters
Outreach lethal fragments: 50 meters

Weigth: 0,64 kg
Lenght: 140 mm

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