A noisy grenade. Kinds of light noise grenades

A noisy grenade is a type of non-lethal weapon, the main purpose of which is the application of fragmentation damage to a person or light-sound impact. Such ammunition is in service with all special services, the army, as well as law enforcement agencies. They are mainly used to temporarily disable the enemy by stunning them with loud sound and dazzling. Sometimes rubber bumble can be used to damage the soft tissues of the human body.

Briefly about the design

All modern light-and-noise grenades are equipped with pyrotechnics. The body is most often made of metal. In the explosion, it does not break, therefore, it does not form fragments. In the body there are many small holes for the escape of gases. In addition, sometimes light and sound grenades are made from cardboard and plastic. This material has a high kinetic energy and is ideal for such ammunition, since like metal it does not give life-threatening fragments. To ensure a traumatic effect, some grenades are equipped with rubber grape shot. After the explosion, the enemy not only dazzles and deafens, but also traumatizes. It can be said that a flash noisy grenade is used where it is necessary to take the offender alive.

Impact on humans

As was noted above, the main effect of light-shot grenades is the stunning and dazzling of the enemy. Thus, the offender will not be able to resist for some time. The closer the person was to the center of the explosion, the longer the disorientation effect will last. Conditionally damaging factors can be divided into two types:

• Psychophysiological. This includes blinding, which lasts in most cases from 20 to 30 seconds. It is also the sound of an explosion, which leads to a complete hearing loss for 3-4 hours.
• Mechanical effects. Excessive pressure is the main factor that causes damage to the inner ear in a person. However, this happens very rarely: from the total mass - about 1% of cases. If the overpressure affects the children, the risk of damage is somewhat greater. In addition, it is worth highlighting mechanical injuries and bruises. Often, all ends with subcutaneous hematomas or soft tissue damage.

About the effect of disorientation and mortality in the explosion

We can not but say a few words about the fact that, in addition to blinding and stunning, the enemy is often completely lost in space. In most cases, the offender is lost for a period of several seconds to several minutes, depending on many factors. For example, the best effect of disorientation can be obtained in a dark closed space. In addition, if the grenade explodes in the air, for example, between a target and a solid object (wall), then the duration of the effect increases. The type of ammunition also plays an important role.

As for the onset of death as a result of the explosion of a supersonic grenade, it all depends on the circumstances. If in the immediate vicinity of the explosion there will be a large number of small objects (nuts, nails, bolts), the risk of serious damage increases several times. In addition, some types of grenades have enough power, and people with a weak heart can not stand and get a heart attack.

What are the types of grenades?

Light and sound ammunition can be conditionally divided into several large groups:

• Hand grenade is the most common type of light and sound ammunition. To activate such a weapon, it is necessary to activate the safety-start mechanism. Then, with the help of a hand throw, the grenade is delivered closer to the offender.
• Grenade launcher shots. For this kind of shooting, manual or rifle grenade launchers are most often used . The caliber of the projectile is usually 40-50 mm.
• Rifle ammunition. Currently, they are used in Western countries. So, the caliber of 12 mm and 23х81 mm - "Stars" for the carbine is very popular.
• For civil defense. There are ammunition that are designed for use in traumatic weapons for civilians in self-defense.

Noisy grenade "Dawn"

When carrying out assault operations in the territory of the Russian Federation and a number of other countries, the grenade Zarya is used, as well as the Zarya-2 modification. The diameter of the product is 64 mm, and the length with the heat fuse is 130 mm. If you use a universal fuse, the length is 120 mm, and the mass is about 400 grams. The sound pressure in the effective range is 172 dB, and the brightness of the flash is about 30 million candelas. As noted above, the grenade "Dawn" was upgraded to "Zarya-2." The firing detonator was replaced, which did not give the required safety. The striking site is 10 meters high. This type of hand ammunition is fireproof. The greatest efficiency is achieved when used in a confined space, vehicle, etc. In addition, there are no fragments from the grenade, buckshot is not provided.

A little about smoke grenades

To camouflage individual fire points, to blind the enemy, to simulate a fire, etc., manual smoke grenades are used. The most common in the territory of the Russian Federation is the RGD-2, which were created in the Soviet Union. In most cases, a cardboard case and a fuse-match are provided. The time for the fire of such an ammunition is about 15 seconds, and the burning time is a little more than a minute. Quite often a smoke grenade is used to indicate the landing site of helicopters, as well as to indicate the strength of the wind and its direction. Approximately 5-15 seconds after the tanning, the device may explode. People within a radius of one meter can get burned. There are modifications with the addition of tear gas to smoker the enemy.

Where and when are used light and sound grenades

Currently, this kind of ammunition is most often used by law enforcement agencies. For example, if you need to disperse a crowd of aggressively minded individuals, then a light and sound grenade is the best way to suppress effective resistance. Most operations to free hostages, as well as taking a criminal alive provide for the use of blinding and deafening means. The number also includes a smoke grenade, which can be used to remove captives from a building, etc. Often light grenades are used to create optimal conditions for firing from small arms while carrying out anti-terrorist operations by special forces.

Conclusion

Light-and-sound grenades - weapons are very effective, especially if you need to save life to the enemy. To date, several munitions of this type have been developed in the Russian Federation. For example, "Torch" - 6-element grenade. After the explosion, it throws out 6 elements, each having a light intensity of 10 million cd with an acoustic pressure of about 145 dB. The "Torch" has a rather large range of action - 20 meters. For example, the modification of "Torch-C" is completely fireproof and extremely effective in small rooms. Can be used in the car, airplane or helicopter.

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