Grenade Propelling Charge And Delay Element

Item Name Code (INC) 68663

Grenades: Federal Supply Class: FSC 1330; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 1330
Ammunition and Explosives: Federal Supply Group: FSG 13; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 13
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INC 68663 Grenade Propelling Charge And Delay Element

An item designed to be attached to a GRENADE, HAND-RIFLE-LAUNCHER as to allow its projection from a LAUNCHER, GRENADE. It consists primarily of a primer, propellant powder and a pyrotechnic delay element. Excludes CARTRIDGE, GRENADE,PROJECTION.

Additional Information for Grenade Propelling Charge And Delay Element

The Grenade Propelling Charge and Delay Element are components of a grenade that are part of the supply class Grenades in the supply group Ammunition and Explosives.

The Grenade Propelling Charge is a device that provides the necessary propulsion to launch the grenade from the launcher or throw it by hand. It typically consists of a combustible material, such as gunpowder, that generates a controlled explosion when ignited. This explosion creates a high-pressure gas that propels the grenade forward.

The Delay Element, also known as the fuze or fuse, is a mechanism that controls the timing of the explosion of the grenade after it has been launched or thrown. It is designed to delay the detonation of the explosive payload inside the grenade, allowing it to travel a certain distance before exploding. The delay element can be set to different time intervals, depending on the desired effect and tactical considerations.

Both the Grenade Propelling Charge and Delay Element are crucial components of a grenade, as they ensure the safe and effective deployment of the explosive payload.