Hand Grenades used and produced by Pakistani Armed Forces

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Plastic Hand Grenade Arges 84 - P2A1

TECHNICAL DATA
Weight of the grenade480 gm
BodyPlastic with steel balls
No. of steel balls5000 approx. dia 2-2.3 mm
Weight of the explosive95 gm. of plasticised P.E.T.N.
Effective range20 meters radius
ActivationSafely lever operated b a pin with delay of 3.5 to 5.5 secs.
Length115 mm
Diameter60 mm
Packing
Each grenade packed in a cardboard container, 12 containers in a steel box:
Size of box33.5 x 26.5 x 14.5 cm
Weight of box11 kg
Colour & markingService brown with yellow / white stencilling

Grenade Target Indication
These grenades are used to generate colored smoke for ground to air and ground to ground signaling or screening activities of small units for short periods of time.

TECHNICAL DATA
Available in the following type:
WhiteP4 MK1
GreenP5 MK1
BlueP6 MK1
OrangeP7 MK1
RedP8 MK1
YellowP9 MK1
Weight1.0 Kg
Height127 mm
Diameter65 mm
Operationlever activated with delay time of 4 sec.
BodySteel drawn tube
Emission of smoke40 ± 10 sec
Packing
Each grenade packed in a cardboard container and 20 containers packed in a wooden box:
Size of box75 x 34 x 19 cm
Weight of box32 kg
Colour & markingService brown with yellow/white stencilling

Smoke Discharge/Grenade WP P3 MK1
This is a lever operated non-bursting type grenade used for creating smoke screen with incendiary effect.

TECHNICAL DATA
Weight460 gm
Height150 mm
Diameter62 mm
OperationLever activated with delay time of 4 secs.
BodySteel Tin
Packing
Each grenade in tin cylinder, 20 such cylinder in a steel box.
Size of Box63 x 30 x 22 cm
Weight of box20 kg
Colour & markingService brown with yellow/white stencilling

Charge Demolition No.1 6 Inch Beehive MK-1
This charge is used for demolition of bunkers and similar RCC structures. The charge is detonated by detonator No.27 with a suitable length of safety fuze, or by electice detonator No.33 or No.8.

TECHNICAL DATA
Weight of explosive3.2 kg (approx)
Chargecompo B
Total Weight3.250 kg (approx)
Packing
2 charges packed in a cylinder and two cylinders (4 charges) packed in a wooden box:
Size of box51 x 44.5 x 26 cm
Weight of box33 kg
Colour & markingService brown with yellow/white stencilling

Demolition 1 OZ CE Primer

It is used for detonation of high explosive charges and consists of pure Tetryl.


TECHNICAL DATA
Length2.9 - 3.4
Weight28.35 gm
ShapeConical cylinder (Single perforation)
Packing
Each primer wrapped internally and externally with lead tree paper. Top & bottom covered with lead free and waxed paper washed to make it completely water proof. 10 primers packed in a metallic cylinder, 6 cylinder (60 primers) packed in a cardboard carton:
Size of box37.4 x 15.3 x 18 cm
Weight of box8 Kg
Colour & markingService brown with yellow/white stencilling

Flare Trip Wire MK 2/2
This is a safety device used for giving a signal and light to people being protected by this arrangement. A spool of wire is supplied alongwith the device, which activates the mechanism when any hostile intruders or trespassers trip over the wire. In turn, candle of illuminating composition is initiated.

TECHNICAL DATA
Height of flare candle
9.27 cm

Diameter

4.86 cm

PrimerPercussion type ABC
Illuminating compositionSR 547
Time60 sec
Intensity40,000 candles
Weight of complete flare
1.84 kg

Packing
Each flare placed in corton is further packed in a tin box with arm link assy. And one trip wire spool with cardboard fitments. 12 flares packed in a steel box;
Size of box66 x 25 x 24 cm
Weight of box34 Kg
Colour & markingService brown with yellow / white stencilling

Shooting Pencil Type
These cartridges are meant for firing by a shooting pencil and are used for signaling during day or night. On firing, the star is propelled to the prescribed height and emits the specific color of light.

TECHNICAL DATA
Available in the following colours:
Red
Green
Illuminating
Red Green (Bio - Colour)
Green Red (Bio - Colour)
Burning timeMax. 5.5 sec
Height to which ejected70 - 84 metres
Packing
216 cartridges packed in a steel box.
Size of box29.2 x 19.7 x 21.7 cm
Weight of box6 kg
Colour & markingService brown with yellow/white stencilling

Fuzes, Detonators & Primers

POF have extensive facilities for the manufacturer of fuzes, detonators, and primers as shown below.

TECHNICAL DATA
Fuzes
Sr.No.Type of FuzesUtilization
1No.6 & No. 830 mm HEI API
2HE-137 mm HE/T
3PAI-1A/PAI-7/MP-7 or V-9P1/A260 mm Mortar Bomb HE & SMK
4V 19 P A-A281 mm Mortar Bomb HE & SMK
5PDM 557 M25 Pdr HE
6PDM 557105mm HOW HE & SMK, 155mm HOW HE & 130mm HE
7L 56105mm TK HESH
8V 19 P120mm Mortar Bomb HE & SMK
9LIU 4122mm HOW HE
10LIU 5130mm Gun HE
11PIBD M 509 A1/A2106mm HEAT
12PF-1A Proximity105mm HE to 203mm HOW HE
Detonators
Sr.No.Type of FuzesUtilization
1Detonator M 17Fuze PDM 557
2Detonator M 24Fuze PDM 557
3Detonator No. 3281mm & 120mm Mortar Bomb
4Detonator No. 10837mm HE/T
5Detonator No. 13737mm HE/T
6Detonator No. 23737mm HE/T
7Detonator No. 20860mm Mortar Bomb
Primers
Sr.No.Type of FuzesUtilization
1Percussion type No.304 K-4122mm HOW HE
2Percussion type D-5130mm Gun HE
3Percussion type MK2 A4155mm HOW HE
4Percussion type P-6106mm HEAT
5Electric type L20 A1105mm APFSDS
6No. 30360, 81 & 120mm Mortars
7No. 12 MK 4/LA37mm HE/T
8No. P1 MK3105mm HOW HE, Smk & Blank
9No. 33030mm Ball & HEI

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