ABC-M25A2 riot control hand grenade
The ABC-M25A2 riot control hand grenade is a bursting munition with an integral fuze. The M25A2 grenade is an improved version of the M25A1 grenade. The two grenades differ primarily in body construction.
(1) Body -- compressed fiber or plastic.
(2) Filler -- CS1 varies in weight and composition according to the type of agent contained in the grenade. All fillers are mixed with silica aerogel for increased dissemination efficiency.
(3) Fuze -- integral.
(4) Weight -- 8 ounces.
(5) Safety clip -- no.
(6) Capabilities -- can be thrown 50 meters by average soldier. The radius of burst (visible cloud agent) is about 5 meters, but grenade fragments may project as far as 25 meters.
(7) Color/markings -- gray body with red band and red markings.
FRIENDLY FORCES SHOULD PUT ON PROTECTIVE MASKS BEFORE THROWING THESE GRENADES.
References
- GRENADES AND PYROTECHNIC SIGNALS Field Manual FM 23-30 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, 27 December 1988
