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M17 rifle grenade
| M17 rifle grenade | |
|---|---|
 The M17 is the third on the right | |
| Type | Impact-fused rifle grenade |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1943–1945 |
| Used by | United States |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Produced | May–June 1943 March–April 1944 |
| No. built | ~325,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 667 g (23.5 oz)[1] |
| Length | 248 mm (9.8 in)[1] |
| Diameter | 57 mm (2.2 in)[1] |
| Filling | TNT or EC powder |
| Filling weight | 22 g (0.78 oz)[1] |
Detonation mechanism | Impact fuze |
The M17 (also known as the T2 grenade[2] ) is a rifle grenade that was used by the United States during World War II.
- ^ a b c d "OrData - Data Details". Archived from the original on 12 December 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "M17". www.lexpev.nl. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
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