Hossam

Notes: This is the standard Egyptian antitank grenade, used in place of the RKG-3M by Egyptian forces, and alongside the RKG-3M in Lebanon and Syria. As with other antitank grenades, it employs a shaped charge stabilized by a small parachute to ensure it hits at the right angle. The Hossam is also very useful for penetrating fortifications.

Weapon

Type

Weight

Price

Damage

Penetration

DPV

Hossam

Antitank

0.58 kg

$9

C4 B5

24C

8

Kaha No. 1 Defensive

Notes: This is the standard hand grenade of the Egyptian Army, and has been exported to Lebanon and Syria. It is a plastic-bodied grenade with an inner lining of 5000 small steel balls. The grenade can be fired from assault rifles, battle rifles, and shotguns using an attachment, at a base range of 20 meters and an indirect fire range of 200 meters.

Weapon

Type

Weight

Price

Damage

Penetration

DPV

Kaha No. 1 Defensive

Fragmentation

0.54 kg

$5

C4 B14

Nil

1

Kaha No. 1 Offensive

Notes: This is a Kaha No. 1 Defensive grenade with the fragmentation lining removed, to produce a concussion device. It is used in assaults and by units such as hostage rescue teams. As with the No. 1 Defensive, it may be used as a rifle grenade with an adapter.

Weapon

Type

Weight

Price

Damage

Penetration

DPV

Kaha No. 1 Offensive

Concussion

0.21 kg

$3

C5 B1

Nil

1