Instalaza rifle grenade
The Spanish munitions company Instalaza made two models of rifle grenade during the 1960s. As well as being used by the Spanish Army, the Portuguese Army also used them in the colonial wars that took place in its colonies in Africa.
| Type I Model 61 | |
|---|---|
| Type | rifle grenade |
| Place of origin | Spain[1] |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Spain, Portugal |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Instalaza |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 700 grams |
| Length | 395 mm |
| Diameter | 64 mm |
| Filling weight | 342 grams |
| Type II Model 63 | |
|---|---|
| Type | rifle grenade |
| Place of origin | Spain[1] |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Spain, Portugal |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Instalaza |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 510 grams |
| Length | 333 mm |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Maximum firing range | 425 meters |
| Filling weight | 88 grams |
The Type I could penetrate 250mm of armour, whereas the lighter Type II could penetrate 150mm of armour.[1]
Each was propelled by being mounted atop a rifle's 22 mm grenade launching adapter, and being launched by a ballistite (blank) cartridge.
The Type II was enhanced further, with a bullet trap to accept 5.56×45mm NATO and is known as the FLV.
Instalaza grenade and other rifle grenades as encountered during the South African border war in Angola and Namibia
Instalaza rifle grenades on display at the military museum, Valencia
Sources and references
- Archer, Denis H R, ed. (1976). "Grenades". Jane's Infantry Weapons (Second Edition) 1976. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 467. ISBN 978-0354005319.
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