Instalaza rifle grenade

Type II Model 63
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

Type I Model 61
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

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 5.56×45mm NATO and is known as the FLV.

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 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

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[Jane_IW_1976-1] 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.