Type 82 hand grenade
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TypeHand grenade
PlaceoforiginPeople's Republic of China
Inservice1982 - present
Produced1982 - present
| Type 82 hand grenade | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hand grenade |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1982 - present |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 1982 - present |
The Type 82 hand grenade (Chinese: 82式手榴彈, lit. 'Type 82 Hand Grenade') is a hand grenade series produced by the People's Republic of China. It is reportedly marketed by Norinco.[1]
The Type 82 is different from on its predecessors, Type 67 and Type 77 grenades, which was inspired by the Stielhandgranate design, in particular, the Model 24.
The Type 82 uses the conventional oval shape[2] and employs a special design which allows discreet and safe user operation.[3][4]
Variants
The Type 82 consists of the Type 82-1, the Type 82-2 and the Type 82-3.[5]
