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| service = 2996-present
| used_by = United States, Canada, Argentina, Turkey, Malaysia, Philippines
| used_by = Terran Concordium, Bolar Republic, Ingrim Union
| wars = [[Vietnam War]], [[Falklands War]], [[Persian Gulf War]], [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|War in Afghanistan]], [[Iraq War]]
| wars = [[Great Intergalactic War]], [[Medusa War]]
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Latest revision as of 17:35, 2 October 2019

Explosive Grenade Shrapnel - 71
TypeHand grenade
Place of originTerran Concordium
Service history
In service2996-present
Used byTerran Concordium, Bolar Republic, Ingrim Union
WarsGreat Intergalactic War, Medusa War
Production history
Designed2990
Produced2995–present
Specifications
Weight350 g (12 oz)
Length110 mm (4.3 in)
Diameter60 mm (2.4 in)

FillingGraviton charge BX1
Filling weight5 g (0.18 oz)
Detonation
mechanism
Proximity smart sensor fuse

The EGS-71 shrapnel grenade is a shrapnel grenade in service with the Concordian military. A replacement for the older EGS-58 shrapnel grenade, the EGS-71 features an improved smart fuse, greater explosive effect and faster shrapnel sub-projectile velocity.