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| Subject | Re: Hand Grenade Physics |
| Date | Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:26:39 -0000 |
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Fabian Russell <fb@zen.info> wrote: > During WWII, the American hand grenades were shaped like > baseballs and thrown in the same manner. > > However, the Germans had "stick grenades" and they were > thrown differently: > > http://pngimg.com/download/1329 > > Is there an advantage to the stick grenade in terms of > throwing accuracy or distance? > > Which design performs better and why? Pros: Easier to throw, can throw farther, and don't roll on the ground. Cons: Heavier and bigger, can carry fewer, and more complex to make. -- Jim Pennino
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Re: Hand Grenade Physics Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> - 2016-02-22 20:50 -0600
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Re: Hand Grenade Physics jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-02-22 19:13 +0000
Re: Hand Grenade Physics jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-02-22 19:26 +0000
Re: Hand Grenade Physics Fabian Russell <fb@zen.info> - 2016-02-23 01:57 +0000
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