Profile of Smoke Grenade AN-M8 HC |
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Weapon Statistics |
Make and Model: |
Smoke Grenade AN-M8 HC |
Class of Weapon: |
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Caliber: |
19 oz of HC |
Rounds: |
1 |
Weight: |
24 oz |
Date of Introduction: |
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Type of Fire: |
Pyrotechnic delay-igniting |
Rate of Fire: |
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Effective Range: |
30 meters |
Maximum Range: |
40 meters |
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Decription |
The AN-M8 was the standard U.S. smoke grenade during World war 2. It has a cylindrical body and is a burning type smoke grenade, the smoke is created by burning a chemical composition. This is a safer type of grenade than white phosphorus type grenades and produces a longer lasting smoke screen. |