Smart grenade
A
smart grenade is a type of explosive ammunition used in some modern
grenade launchers.
Unlike traditional grenades, such as the
40 mm grenade, smart grenades can be electronically programmed to explode after traveling a certain distance. This produces an
airburst that is more effective at hitting enemies taking cover around corners or in trenches. In the field, a
fire control computer or some other electronic sighting system is used to quickly program the electronic
fuze with any distance, as conditions dictate.
One example of a smart grenade is the
25 mm grenade used in the
XM25 program.
