F-1 Grenade

The iconic Soviet defensive fragmentation hand grenade, known as the "Limonka" — with a heavy cast-iron body and a lethal radius of 15–20 metres, it has been thrown from cover in every major war since its adoption in 1939.

Overview

The F-1 "Limonka" (little lemon) is a defensive fragmentation hand grenade, instantly recognisable by its deeply grooved, heavy cast-iron body. Unlike offensive grenades that rely on blast in the open, the F-1 is designed to be thrown from behind cover; its thick casing shatters into a hail of high-velocity fragments. One of the most widely proliferated grenades in history, it equips Russian forces and remains in the inventories of dozens of former Soviet states and Soviet-aligned militaries worldwide.

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