AN-M8A2 Obscuration Grenade
Abstract
This effort supports the Type Classification / Production Prove Out of a new obscurant grenade that provides the warfighter with three times the performance of the current M83 without exposing the soldier to the carcinogens of the AN-M8. Use of the AN-M8 Obscuration Grenade has been discontinued in Continental United State and Outside Continental United State (CONUS/OCONUS) due to restrictions of Hexachlorethane on the battlefield. The M83 is incapable of providing smoke duration or density at the required performance level of the AN-M8, so the current warfighter strategy is to utilize two M83 Obscuration Grenades to replace the performance of the AN-M8.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- b1be07995a791716689137f54f09f3b5