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A '''grenade''' is an explosive weapon designed to be thrown or launched by an individual soldier. Several types of grenades exist | A '''grenade''' is an explosive weapon designed to be thrown or launched by an individual soldier. Several types of grenades exist: | ||
*Hand grenade: A small thrown bomb used by infantry. | *Hand grenade: A small thrown bomb used by infantry. | ||
*Grenade launcher: | *Grenade launcher: A device that fires a small, low-velocity explosive shells. | ||
*Rocket-propelled grenade: A grenade that propels itself toward the target. | *Rocket-propelled grenade: A grenade that propels itself toward the target. | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 6 September 2012
A grenade is an explosive weapon designed to be thrown or launched by an individual soldier. Several types of grenades exist:
- Hand grenade: A small thrown bomb used by infantry.
- Grenade launcher: A device that fires a small, low-velocity explosive shells.
- Rocket-propelled grenade: A grenade that propels itself toward the target.
Grenades in science fiction
- Thermal detonators are used by both the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire, as well as other factions in Star Wars.
- The Imperial Guard uses Frag and Krak grenades.