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At a glance
LU 213 grenadelarger figure on 0 of 4
MK3 grenadelarger figure on 4 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | LU 213 grenade | MK3 grenade |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hand grenade[source] | High explosive hand grenade[source] |
| Place of origin | France[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan[source] | World War I World War II Vietnam War[source] |
| Manufacturer | Titanite S.A. (Titanobel)[source] | — |
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Filling |
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Composition B[source] |
TNT[source] |
| In service | — | 1918–present (limited)[source] |
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| Used by | — | United States[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1917–1918[source] |
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| No. built | — | 7,000,053 (Mk III)[source] |
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| Variants | — | See § Variants[source] |
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| Detonation mechanism | — | 4–5 second timer[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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