What's a Percussion Grenade?
A Stun Grenade, Also Known as a Flash Grenade, Flashbang, Thunderflash or Sound Bomb, Is a Less-Lethal Explosive Device Used to Temporarily Disorient an...
A stun grenade, also known as a flash grenade, flashbang, thunderflash or sound bomb, is a less-lethal explosive device used to temporarily disorient an enemy's senses. It is designed to produce a blinding flash of light of around 7 megacandela and an intensely loud "bang" of greater than 170 decibels.
What is a percussion grenade?
A Percussion Grenade is a handheld throwable bomb, very similar to a grenade. It has less destructive force than a grenade, creating a much smaller explosion.
How does a percussion grenade work?
A flashbang, also known as a stun grenade, was designed to temporarily disorient the senses without killing anyone. It does so by creating a very bright light – the flash – and a very loud noise – the bang. It was developed in the 1970s and was first used by the British Army's Special Air Service.
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