MK 2 or pineapple hand grenade, USA 1918 (Green)
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The Mk 2 grenade (initially known as the Mk II) is a fragmentation type anti-personnel hand grenade introduced by the U.S. armed forces in 1918. It was the standard issue anti-personnel grenade used during World War II and in later conflicts, including the Vietnam War.
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Comparegreen MK 2 or pineapple hand grenade, USA (World War II)
The Mk 2 grenade replaced the failed Mk 1 grenade used by the U.S. military during World War I. 44 million were ordered and more than 21 million were completed (it was possible to convert Mk 1 grenade bodies to the Mk 2 configuration) before the war ended, but few reached American troops overseas. It was formally standardized in 1920. The Mk 2, like the Mk 1, was manufactured of cast iron with a grooved surface divided into 40 knobs in 5 rows of 8 columns. This was to enhance fragmentation (in practice, it was found that the grooves did not enhance fragmentation as much as desired) and provide a better grip when handling and throwing the grenade. The grooves and knobs gave it the appearance of a pineapple, and are the origin of that nickname. It was also commonly referred to as a “frag” grenade, in contrast to other types of grenades such as the Mk 3 concussion grenade.
| Weight | 0.416 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.5 cm |
| Color | Green |
| Country | USA |
| Material | Metal |
| with mechanism | NO |
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