DSS-161
The DSS-161 is a hand grenade family produced by the People's Republic of China.
DSS-161
- Name
- DSS-161
- Field
- hand grenade
- Region
- People's Republic of China
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The DSS-161 is a hand grenade family produced by the People's Republic of China.
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Key facts
• Name — DSS-161 • Origin — People's Republic of China • Type — Hand grenade • Is Explosive — Yes • Service — 2016 - present • Production Date — 2016 - present
Design
Design
The DSS-161 uses the conventional cylinder layout and employs a special design which allows discreet and safe user operation with one hand. The DSS-161 has a "stackable" configuration that allows the user to connect grenades for increased firepower which is similar to the American Scalable Offensive Hand Grenade design.
DSY-151
DSY-151
Thermobaric variant
DSB-151
DSB-151
Flash and stun variant
DRH-181/183
DRH-181/183
Stun variant
DSR-161
DSR-161
Incendiary variant
DSF-161
DSF-161
Smoke variant
Adoption
Adoption
The DSS-161 is one of the standard hand grenades of the People’s Liberation Army alongside the Type 77, Type 82 and Type 86.
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Users
• China
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