| LU 213 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hand grenade |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | France Sweden |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Titanite S.A. (Titanobel) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 280 g (9.9 oz) |
| Height | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Diameter | 52 mm (2.0 in) |
| Filling | Composition B |
| Filling weight | 90 g (3.2 oz) |
The LU 213 is a fragmentation hand grenade used by the French and Swedish Armed Forces.
Developed in the early 2000s by Titanite S.A. under contract for service with the French Army, the grenade first had its debut in Afghanistan in use by French soldiers. [1] In 2006 the manufacturing of the grenade by Titanite had ceased, with the responsibility of production being transferred to an unnamed subsidiary. [2]
The production status of the grenade since 2006 is unclear, and it is unknown whether the grenades in service are from residual stock or newly manufactured. [2]
The LU 213 has a squared ovoid body in molded plastic that contains 90 g (3.2 oz) of Composition B or other equivalent explosive. And with a 55 g (1.9 oz) fuze, the grenade has a total combined weight of 280 g (9.9 oz). With a fuze, it stands 94 mm (3.7 in) tall and 52 mm (2.0 in) wide. [2]
The grenade has a delay time of 4 to 5 seconds. Upon detonation, it releases approximately 1,100 fragments and 230 steel balls, creating a lethal radius of about 9 metres (30 ft). The grenade is however not considered a danger to the thrower or anyone else standing at or beyond the safety radius of 22 metres (72 ft). [2]
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