Mk3A2 Offensive Grenade
Type: Grenade
Nations: United States
Branch: Armed Forces
Time Period: 1960s- present (2020)
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Other Names: Concussion Grenade
Caliber: TNT High Explosive
Facts: The first Mk3 pattern was originally deigned in 1918 during WWI for use against bunkers and trenches, the Mk3 was used to disable targets in bunkers and trenches by creating an explosion without the fragmentation, which helps ensure the user and nearby friendlies safety. The Mk3A2, a later variant, uses an 8oz TNT charge to create a concussive blast.