OVERVIEW
The Eurometaal Nr20 Anti-Personnel Fragmentation Hand Grenade was developed to a specific Royal Netherlands Army requirement.
The Eurometaal Nr20 Anti-Personnel Fragmentation Hand Grenade was developed to a specific Royal Netherlands Army requirement.
YEAR: 1990
MANUFACTURER(S): Eurometaal - Netherlands
OPERATORS: Netherlands
SPECIFICATIONS
Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible. Calibers listed may be model/chambering dependent.
Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible. Calibers listed may be model/chambering dependent.
ACTION: Fuze delay; Manually-Actuated; Thrown
CALIBER(S): Not Applicable
LENGTH (OVERALL): 104 millimeters (4.09 inches)
WEIGHT (UNLOADED): 0.86 pounds (0.39 kilograms)
SIGHTS: Not Applicable
RATE-OF-FIRE: 1 rounds-per-minute
RANGE (EFFECTIVE): 16 feet (5 meters; 5 yards)
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• Nr20 - Base Series Designation
• Nr20 C1 - Improved Version
Series Model Variants
• Nr20 - Base Series Designation
• Nr20 C1 - Improved Version
HISTORY
Detailing the development and operational history of the Eurometaal Nr20 Anti-Personnel Fragmentation Hand Grenade. Entry last updated on 9/23/2016. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com.
Detailing the development and operational history of the Eurometaal Nr20 Anti-Personnel Fragmentation Hand Grenade. Entry last updated on 9/23/2016. Authored by Staff Writer. Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com.
The Eurometaal Nr20 series fragmentation hand grenade was developed for service with the Royal Netherlands Army as an anti-personnel weapon. It is a conventional, thrown weapon through-and-through, utilizing a mechanical fuse (Nr19C3/20C1 series) with pyrotechnic delay detonation mechanism and a filling comprised of a high-explosive charge and small steel balls. The body is made of plastic. Its lethal radius measures approximately 16.5 feet and the grenade features a 3- to 4-second delay. Overall length is 103mm with a diameter measuring 60mm. The Nr20C1 is a follow-up design to the original offering and sports a length of 105mm with a 62mm diameter.
Activation is by way of safety pin removal which produced the action needed to engage the striker spring, firing pin, and striker mechanism. Internally, there is a flash charge, intermediate charge, and main charge. The grenades are transported in a hard case which can hold up to 18 grenades.
Activation is by way of safety pin removal which produced the action needed to engage the striker spring, firing pin, and striker mechanism. Internally, there is a flash charge, intermediate charge, and main charge. The grenades are transported in a hard case which can hold up to 18 grenades.