grenade rounds

Grenade rounds are a type of ammunition designed to be fired from a weapon, extending the range of grenades beyond what can be achieved by hand. These rounds typically contain an explosive charge and are launched using various methods, including specialized launchers attached to rifles or standalone devices.

Grenades themselves are small bombs used at short range, originating in the 15th century. Initially resembling pomegranates, they were effective in close combat. After a period of disuse due to advancements in firearms, grenades saw a resurgence during the Russo-Japanese War and became standard infantry equipment during World War I due to trench warfare.

Modern grenades include fragmentation grenades, designed to break into lethal fragments upon detonation, and chemical or gas grenades for smoke, incendiary, or riot control purposes. Grenade rounds can also be specifically designed as antitank grenades, utilizing shaped charges to penetrate armor.12