Red Phosphorus Jack Grenade
Abstract
CDEE PORTON have produced a Red Phosphorus Jack Grenade for AFV local smoke protection, with the object of combining the rapid screening qualities of the No 80 White Phosphorus with the quicker loading and reduced fire hazard of the L5 and L7 Jack Grenades. The Red Phosphorus grenades as tested took even longer to provide an effective screen, 35 seconds, than the 26 seconds for the L7 Grenade. The duration of the screen was better, 87 seconds as opposed to 37 seconds. In other respects it was satisfactory. Its smoke is light grey and is not as noticeable as the White Phosphorus smoke, but is more noticeable than the L7 screen. It is thought that development may overcome the present slowness in the build-up rate of the Red Phosphorus Grenade.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 28, 1968
- Accession Number
- ADA474314
Entities
People
- C. A. Robinson
- P. A. Nelson
- P. G. Bartholomew