Artillery is the size of a fist. Top 10 most unusual hand grenades

Volumetric detonating

The Russian hand-held thermobaric assault grenade RG-60TB is a volumetric explosion pocket bomb.
At the moment of activation, a cloud of a special thermobaric mixture is sprayed, which ignites and detonates. And although the mass of the charge does not exceed 240 grams, due to the volumetric effect, the detonation power corresponds to 600 grams of TNT. The grenade is universal - it can be used both against infantry hidden in buildings and structures, and in open areas. In the second case, the radius of the circular zone of guaranteed damage by the shock wave is seven meters. Thermobaric bombs, the Shmel infantry flamethrower capsules, and the TOS-1 Buratino rockets operate on a similar principle. Only the scale is different.

Baby

Baby is probably the smallest pomegranate that can be grown indoors. The plant has the shape of a bush. It does not grow more than fifty centimeters in height. This variety is decorative and blooms amazingly beautifully. During the dormant period (autumn), the bush partially loses its foliage.

The plant requires constant care, annual thinning and pruning. If it doesn’t like something, it reacts immediately (leaves fall), and therefore the pomegranate needs to create the most comfortable conditions possible. The plant blooms profusely and beautifully, producing single or group inflorescences. Each flower pleases for two or three days, after which it fades. Fruits are formed quite rarely. For one hundred flowers, for example, three or four fruits can be produced.

"Deadly Pouch", Gammon Grenade #82

One of the few WWII grenades designed using the DIY principle. According to Novate.ru, the principle of operation of the No. 82 grenade was proposed in 1941 by Captain Richard S. Gammon. The projectile was made in the form of a canvas bag and a detonator with a tape, which was covered with a lid on top. The soldier could independently pour the required amount of explosive into the bag, mixing it with buckshot, nails, etc. for greater efficiency.

Gammon Grenades| Photo: knowledgr.com.

If it was necessary to destroy heavy armored vehicles, then the grenade was filled to capacity with explosives (about 900 grams). Naturally, such weight cannot be thrown far, so the projectile was placed in the right place and detonated by a shot from a rifle. If the grenade was thrown manually, then this was done in a very difficult way. It was necessary to open the lid and, holding the tape, throw the grenade as far as possible. When it hit an obstacle, the projectile immediately exploded. Due to the complexity of operation, only about two thousand Gammon grenades were created.

Healing properties of gemstones

Our ancestors, many thousands of years ago, noticed that precious stones can soothe and relieve many, many diseases. At that time, stone treatment was considered one of the simplest methods. Gradually, a lot was learned about precious stones, after which they began to be worn in certain places where it was necessary to improve energy.

Once upon a time, man recognized precious stones as living beings, thereby endowing them with certain character traits. He believed that if you use them correctly, you can release the beneficial properties of the stone, using it as a talisman. In this case, it will help and protect its owner from various misfortunes.

If you want to buy gemstones taking into account astrology, you should know that they have an impact on a person, as they are associated with the patron planets responsible for a certain organ.

After studying the influence of precious stones, modern scientists have been able to fully prove what ancient people had previously failed to achieve: they can either cure or significantly alleviate the condition of a patient with cancer, asthma, tuberculosis, diabetes, as well as various skin diseases. Our website contains a complete list of precious stones.

Ophthalmologists also conducted their own research, which showed that if a stone is correctly matched to the color of the eyes and worn, it can help in the treatment of various eye diseases. But the healing properties of stones do not end there.

If a woman wants to slow down the aging process, then she should wash her face with water infused with stones, and massage the skin of her neck and face with rock crystal, amethyst, and amber for 15 minutes a day.

Plastic with wire

The French defensive grenade LU 213 in design and mechanics of action is more reminiscent of an improvised explosive device than a serial product of the military industry. An egg-shaped, ribbed plastic body, a 100-gram explosive charge and... 230 steel balls neatly placed inside.

Obviously, it seemed to the French engineers that this number of destructive elements was not enough, so they hid there another coil of steel wire with notches, which shatters into pieces during an explosion. It is believed that, unlike “lemon” grenades, grenades of this type produce a uniform field of fragments, so their radii of continuous damage and lethal effect are the same. The Belgian hand grenade NR 423 has a similar design.

Nar-sharin

Nar-sharin is similar in taste and description to Akhmar. But this variety is characterized by a light skin color even in ripe fruits. On the outside the skin is beige with pink spots, and on the inside it is almost white. Pomegranate seeds are quite small, but very sweet. Their color gradually changes from light pink to very dark. An interesting fact is that Iranian pomegranates grow in the wild, and they began to be cultivated not so long ago and only in the central region. The local population uses fruits picked from wild plantings for food.

High explosive made of cardboard

The American MK3 hand grenade was conceived as a means of combating enemy personnel holed up in isolated rooms - bunkers, dugouts, floors of buildings and basements. Where traditional fragmentation “lemons” are ineffective. The body of the MK3 is made of pressed cardboard and produces almost no fragments during an explosion. However, those against whom it will be used will most likely not have time to rejoice at this.

The detonation of a charge of 227 grams of TNT creates a powerful shock wave. In a confined space, it instantly intensifies due to the reflection effect, takes out walls and sweeps away all living things. In open areas, the radius of guaranteed fatal damage to a person by the force of the explosion is two meters. In the modernized version of MK3A2, the grenade is already packaged in a metal case.

Boogie Bomb – Fortnite Battle Royale

Would you rather have your digital avatar's limbs torn apart by pieces of shrapnel, or would you rather lose control of them, doing a stupid dance, swaying from side to side while your tormentor watches and laughs? Sure, the Boogie Bomb from Fortnite Battle Royale looks cute, but in reality it's a horror show, a tool designed to humiliate.

Dying from one of these grenades is like being put on a powerful man's scaffold, where you're forced to crawl around and bang cymbals in front of a show-hungry audience until the floor gives out. Thanks, but I prefer shrapnel.

Classic distillers

Classic distillers are usually intended for beginners in moonshine brewing. They are distinguished by their low price (compared to other devices) and simple design. The devices do not require great skills from the distiller and easily forgive him for mistakes, which are inevitable at first. Classic distillers can produce a distillate with a strength of 70-80° without any problems.

Germany 2

Price - from 8990 rub.

Germany 2 is the undisputed leader among classic distillers with a steamer. In 2022, the manufacturer added a blast valve to the design and moved the clamp connection higher, making the pocket for the Panchenkov nozzle end-to-end. Now there will be no problems with washing and removing the nozzle.

Pleased with the presence of clamp connections. Thanks to them, converting the device into a column will not be difficult. But even in the original design, the distillate turns out to be what you need: strong (up to 75°), clean, without foreign odors.

This device is a true embodiment of quality, reliability and durability. Deserved first place in our ranking.

pros

• Multi-level cleaning
• Presence of a blast valve
• Built-in gin basket
• Nozzle can be installed
• Possibility of modernization
• Low price
• High quality TIG welding

Minuses

Not detected

Phoenix Locomotive

Price - from 10200 rub.

A device with two steam steamers connected in series, which ensures a high degree of purification and quality of the final product. Phoenix allows you to obtain moonshine of excellent quality, while preserving the aroma of the original raw materials.

For an additional fee, you can preinstall the heating element, which is surprising for this category of devices. But for those who do not want to take up space on the stove, this function will be very useful.

Overall, it turned out to be an excellent device, but due to the higher price and outdated connections, which put an end to modifications of the device, it only takes second place in our rating.

pros

• High degree of purification of moonshine
• Possibility of installing a heating element
• Wide range of models
• Nozzle can be installed
• Having an accurate digital thermometer

Minuses

• High price
• No potential for modernization

Haze

Price - from 6490 rub.

The “old man” in moonshine brewing is a simple, but reliable device that has been proven over the years. Thanks to the fact that the manufacturer supports and promptly updates the device, it still does not lose its relevance.

In 1919, fireproof bakelite-covered handles were added to the device, and the thermometer was moved to the side wall (now it measures the temperature of liquid, not steam). The thermometer assembly was made collapsible, removing the unreliable weld seam.

Add to this a very affordable price and you get the ideal “workhorse”. A well-deserved third place.

pros

• Low price
• Thermal handles
• Volumetric dry steam tank (480 m3)
• Demountable thermometer assembly
• 5 year warranty

Minuses

No potential for modernization

Moonshine still Dobry Zhar “Home”

Price - from 11,700 rub.

In fourth place is the device from

The device attracts attention with its wide model range (6 liters), a voluminous steam tank, a powerful refrigerator and the presence of a removable lid on the tank. The quality of the drink and ease of use are excellent

However, the positive impressions of the well-thought-out, robust design are overshadowed by the unreasonably high price (compared to other top representatives), which in older versions exceeds 20 thousand per device! Too much for a classic device, especially with such a sparse set. Therefore, only fourth place in our ranking, which is also generally not bad.

pros

• Large selection of volumes
• Removable dome cover
• Powerful refrigerator
• Possibility to install a heating element (for an additional fee)
• The presence of a drain valve on the tank

Minuses

• High price
• No flavoring option
• No cooling hoses included

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Frost-resistant varieties

Many amateur gardeners are attracted by the stunning flowering of pomegranate trees, and therefore there is a desire to grow an exotic crop on their site. But are there frost-resistant pomegranate varieties that can withstand winter in the middle zone? This question is asked by a large number of gardeners. Yes, there really are such varieties.

Average frost resistance requires indispensable sheltering of plants for the winter, otherwise the pomegranate simply may not withstand the low temperature. But with proper care, nothing is impossible. The varieties we described earlier, Gyulyusha pink and red, and Ak Dona Crimean, belong specifically to frost-resistant species, and therefore their cultivation can be safely tried at a summer cottage.

Cumulative with parachute

The Soviet anti-tank grenade RKG-3 was put into service in 1950. Unlike its high-explosive counterparts, it does not simply detonate, but creates a cumulative jet that penetrates even frontal tank armor more than 200 millimeters thick. The only condition is that the blow must be at a right angle to the surface. To ensure that the grenade lands correctly on the tank, it is equipped with a stabilizer parachute that opens immediately after being thrown.

Due to the powerful half-kilogram TNT charge, the RKG-3 quickly gained a bad reputation as a weapon dangerous not only for the enemy, but also for its own. The detonation of such a filling at a distance of ten meters from the grenade launcher inevitably led to a serious concussion. Over time, the RKG-3 was replaced by more effective and safer-to-use anti-tank grenade launchers and guided missile systems.

Blendkorper (Glass smoke pipe)

In 1943, German developers wondered why destroy a tank when they could smoke out the crew? For these purposes, a glass grenade was created. In appearance, it was an ordinary flask into which it was necessary to insert another flask and close the lid. When these 2 flasks were smashed against the body of the tank, the calcium chloride (in the small flask) and titanium tetrachloride + silicon tetrachloride (in the large) interacted, resulting in a lot of smoke being released. In addition to smoke, the substance got on the skin and clothes of tankers and began to corrode, like sulfuric acid.

Such grenades were effective and were used until the end of the war.

Candela – Rainbow Six Siege

The most incredible flash grenade in video games, the Candela fires not one, but six independent flashes in quick succession, making it difficult to defend. She also has quite a complex throwing behavior. When you are preparing to throw, up to three LEDs on the candela will light up before throwing. The more lights are on, the further the grenade will fly.

Alternatively, you can simply attach it to any soft wall in Siege to create an explosion through the wall. It's really fun to throw it into a bomb shelter or hostage room knowing that you sent at least one person to the next world.