Grenade, Discharger, Anti-Riot Irritant, XL96E1 &
Grenade, Discharger, Anti-Riot, Practice, XL97E1
The XL96E1 is an anti-riot grenade that dispenses CS gas. It is launched from 66 mm vehicle mounted dischargers in a 4 grenade salvo. Each XL96E1 contains 23 individual cannisters filled with CS compound, providing a number of CS sources, rather than a single plume. The XL97E1, a training version of the XL96E1, uses cinammic acid (CA) smoke to simulate CS.
Background/Status:
The XL96E1/XL97E1 program is a cooperative development with the United Kingdom. The grenades are improved versions of the L11A1 and the L14 grenades that are standard issue in the UK armed forces.
Characteristics:
- 66 mm Compatible
- Cloud Characteristics:
- Burn Time: 8 seconds
- Deployment Range: 65-95 meters
- Physical Characteristics:
- Length: 185 mm (7.28")
- Diameter: 66 mm (2.6")
- Weight:
XL96E1: 568 g (1.25 lb)
XL97E1: 568 g (1.25 lb) - Fill:
- XL96E1: CS Compound
- XL97E1: White CA Smoke
