Service Test of Practice Hand Grenade, XM52 with Fuze, XM225
Abstract
It was concluded that the XM52 grenade with XM225 fuze meets the physical and technical characteristics outlined in the SDR; the XM52 grenade with XM225 fuze is safe and suitable for US Army use as a training item; sufficient quantities of fuze gaskets and plastic stoppers should accompany the XM52 grenade and XM225 fuze; and the production model grenade bodies be adapted to both M205A2 fuze and XM225 fuze. It was recommended that the XM52 grenade with XM225 fuze be considered suitable for US Army use; sufficient quantities of fuze gaskets and plastic stoppers accompany the grenade and fuze; and production model grenade bodies should be adapted to both M205A2 and XM225 fuzes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0828910
Entities
People
- Gerald M. Horton