M17 rifle grenade
| M17 rifle grenade | |
|---|---|
The M17 is the third on the right | |
| Type | Impact-fused rifle grenade |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1943–1945 |
| Used by | United States |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Produced | May–June 1943 March–April 1944 |
| No. built | ~325,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 667 g (23.5 oz) |
| Length | 248 mm (9.8 in) |
| Diameter | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Filling | TNT or EC powder |
| Filling weight | 22 g (0.78 oz) |
Detonation mechanism | Impact fuze |
The M17 (also known as the T2 grenade ) is a rifle grenade that was used by the United States during World War II.