HG 85

HG 85
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

  1. ^ a b c d http://ordatamines.maic.jmu.edu/displaydata.aspx?OrDataId=5777

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