Instalaza rifle grenade

Type I Model 61
Type	Rifle grenade
Place of origin	Spain[1]
Service history
Used by	Spain, Portugal
Wars	Portuguese Colonial War Sahrawi insurgency (1973–1976) Western Sahara conflict
Production history
Manufacturer	Instalaza
Specifications
Mass	700 g (25 oz)
Length	395 mm (15.6 in)
Diameter	64 mm (2.5 in)
Filling weight	342 g (12.1 oz)

Type II Model 63
Type	rifle grenade
Place of origin	Spain[1]
Service history
Used by	Spain, Portugal
Production history
Manufacturer	Instalaza
Specifications
Mass	510 g (18 oz)
Length	333 mm (13.1 in)
Diameter	40 mm (1.6 in)
Maximum firing range	425 m (1,394 ft)
Filling weight	88 g (3.1 oz)

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 250 mm (9.8 in) of armour, whereas the lighter Type II could penetrate 150 mm (5.9 in) 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.

A further development led to the Type V and is known as the FTV.[2]

Users

•  Spain: Spanish Army
•  Portugal: Portuguese Army

Gallery

• 
  Instalaza grenade and other rifle grenades as encountered during the South African border war in Angola and Namibia
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  Instalaza rifle grenades on display at the military museum, Valencia

References

1. Archer, Denis H R, ed. (1976). "Grenades". Jane's Infantry Weapons (Second Edition) 1976. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 467. ISBN 978-0354005319.
2. "FTV Rifle grenade". Retrieved 5 August 2024.

External links

• Article (in Spanish) with reference to the Instalaza rifle grenades
• "Spanish Instalaza M.61 Rifle Grenade". 3D models, intended for entertainment or decorative purposes only. Retrieved 5 August 2024 – via cults 3d printing.