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LU 213 grenadelarger figure on 0 of 2
M982 Excaliburlarger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Maximum; Ia-2/Ib 39 cal
Single sourceMaximum; Ia-2/Ib 52 cal
Single sourceMaximum; Ia-2/Ib 58 cal
Single sourceMaximum; Increment Ia-1 Increment
Single sourceIncrement Ia-1: 23 km (14 mi) Increment Ia-2/Ib: 40 km (25 mi) (39 cal) 50 km (31 mi) (52 cal) 70 km (43 mi) ( 58 cal )[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | LU 213 grenade | M982 Excalibur |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hand grenade[source] | Guided artillery shell[source] |
| Place of origin | France[source] | Sweden, United States[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Titanite S.A. (Titanobel)[source] | BAE Systems AB : Bofors Raytheon Missiles & Defense[source] |
| Filling | Composition B[source] | — |
| Used by | — | See operators[source] |
| Unit cost | — | US$ 112.8k (FY2021 President's Budget Request)[source] |
| Warhead | — | PBXN-9[source] |
| Guidance system | — | GPS , inertial navigation[source] |
| Accuracy | — | M892: < 20 m (66 ft) CEP M892A1: 4 m (13 ft) CEP, or < 1 m (3 ft) CEP (K9 at 50 km (31 mi) range)[source] |
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