# LU 213 grenade

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The **LU 213** is a French [fragmentation](/source/Fragmentation_(weaponry)) [hand grenade](/source/Hand_grenade).

## History

Developed in the early 2000s by Titanite S.A. under contract for service with the [French Army](/source/French_Army), the grenade first had its debut in Afghanistan in use by French soldiers.[1]

In 2006 the manufacturing of the grenade by Titanite had ceased, with the responsibility of production being transferred to an unnamed subsidiary.[2]

The production status of the grenade since 2006 is unclear, and it is unknown whether the grenades in service are from residual stock or newly manufactured.[2]

## Description

The LU 213 has a squared ovoid body in molded [plastic](/source/Plastic) that contains 90 g (3.2 oz) of [Composition B](/source/Composition_B) or other equivalent explosive. And with a 55 g (1.9 oz) [fuze](/source/Fuze), the grenade has a total combined weight of 280 g (9.9 oz). With a fuze, it stands 94 mm (3.7 in) tall and 52 mm (2.0 in) wide.[2]

The grenade has a delay time of 4 to 5 seconds. Upon detonation, it releases approximately 1,100 fragments and 230 steel balls, creating a lethal radius of about 9 metres (30 ft). The grenade is however not considered a danger to the thrower or anyone else standing at or beyond the safety radius of 22 metres (72 ft).[2]

## Users

- [France](/source/France) - [French Armed Forces](/source/French_Armed_Forces) - Used as the DF Modèle F1 and F1A[2][1]
- [Sweden](/source/Sweden) - [Swedish Armed Forces](/source/Swedish_Armed_Forces) - Used as the Spränghandgranat 2000[2]

## See also

- [Hand grenade](/source/Grenade)
- [HG 85](/source/HG_85)
- [Mk 2 grenade](/source/Mk_2_grenade)
- [M67 grenade](/source/M67_grenade)
- [M26 grenade](/source/M26_grenade)
- [GLI-F4 grenade](/source/GLI-F4_grenade)
- [F1 grenade](/source/F1_grenade_(France))
- [F1 grenade (Australia)](/source/F1_grenade_(Australia))

## References

1. ["Grenades explosives contemporaines"](https://titus2h.e-monsite.com/pages/contemporaine/45-grenades-explosives-contemporaines.html) (in French). *titus2h.e-monsite.com*. Retrieved 2024-03-24.

1. G. W., Anthony (2014). ["IHS Jane’s Weapons Ammunition"](https://cdn.ihs.com/Janes/Sample-content-IHS-Janes-Weapons-Ammunition.pdf). *[Janes Information Services](/source/Janes_Information_Services)*. ISBN 9780710631084.

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