Instalaza rifle grenades

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.

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 5.56x45mm NATO and is known as the FLV.


Type I Model 61
Type rifle grenade
Place of origin Spain[1]
Service history
Used by Spain, Portugal
Production history
Manufacturer Instalaza
Specifications
Weight 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
Weight 510 grams
Length 333 mm
Diameter 40 mm

Maximum firing range 425 meters
Filling weight 88 grams
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

  1. 1 2 3 Archer, Denis H R, ed. (1976). "Grenades". Jane's Infantry Weapons (Second Edition) 1976. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 467. ISBN 978-0354005319.

External Sources

Article (in Spanish) with reference to the Instalaza rifle grenades

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.