MK II Fragmentation Grenade

The MK II is a WWII era anti-personnel fragmentation grenade first used by US Armed forces in 1918. It was the standard anti-personnel grenade in WWII. It was also used in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The MK II replaced the earlier MK I grenade of 1917. The MK II was later replaced by the M26 Grenade.   The MK II was withdrawn from service in 1969. The MK II was manufactured from cast iron. The grooved surface of the grenade body was intended to enhance fragmentation and facilitate throwing. Fuses for the MK II generally provided a 4-5 second delay before detonation.

2.36 inch 60 mm HEAT Anti-Tank Rocket

The 2.36 inch 60 mm M6 HEAT Anti-Tank Rocket is fired by the  Bazooka. The M6 was the worlds first rocket propelled anti-tank grenade. These were first used by the US Army in 1942.  The M6 Rocket was fired from a tube shaped launcher. The projectile was propelled by a solid-fueled rocket motor. In order to protect the gunner, the motor was designed to expend its fuel before the rocket left the launching tube. The rearward exhaust was still dangerous to a large area behind the weapon and could not be fired from enclosed positions. The Bazooka had an effective range of about 300 yards.

M9 Rifle Grenade

The M9 was an American produced WW II era rifle grenade. The M9 is a lighter version of the M10 grenade. The rifle based launcher provides a greater range than when thrown by hand. The M9 was a HEAT rifle grenade with a sheet steel body. A grenade adapter allowed the grenade to be fired from a standard service rifle using a blank cartridge. Targets could be engaged by direct line of sight or indirect firing. The M9 used a shaped charge and could defeat armor up to two inches thick. Fins on the grenade stabilize the grenade during its flight. The M9 is detonated by a fuse in its base.

M18 Colored Smoke Grenade

The M18 was developed in 1942. It was designed to replace the M16 Smoke Grenade. These were produced in green, yellow, red and violet. Smoke grenades are used for several purposes including ground to ground and air to ground signalling, target and landing zone marking, and screening for unit maneuver.  When a ground element popped smoke to identify its location to aircraft, the aircraft was not told the color, but told to identify the color they saw. This prevented the VC/NVA if monitoring the frequency from popping smoke of the same color to confuse the aircraft.

M14 Incendiary Grenade

The M14 Incendiary Grenade produces intense heat and is used to destroy equipment. The M14 is filled with Thermite which burns at about 4000 degress.  The body is formed with sheet metal. The grenade is detonated by a pyrotechnic delay igniting fuse. The M14 Grenade weighs 32 ounces and can burn underwater.