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[-] [email protected] 23 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

You are seemingly correct:

According to the British War Office, the stielhandgranate had a throwing distance of up to 27m while standing, compared to the 35m distance of the more modern and still used M67. Which weighs 30% less and take up 75% less space lengthwise. Even the Mk2( classic pineapple design) reached 30m despite weghing the same as the German one, because it was denser and more aerodynamic.

EDIT: For anyone curious, the ideal shape among those used and weight for distance and accuray is apparently round and ~300g. Reaching a distance of (38.6±6.5 m) and an accuracy of of (6.9±3.9 m).

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2005.06.008

[-] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago

I would assume the ideal design for distance would be shaped somewhat like a glider.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Frisbee/disc golf players being drafted...

[-] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

Yeah but completely unpredictable which is the most important variable. Wouldnt want the wind to carry it back into your trench.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

Why not an American football shape, but grenade sized?

[-] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago

This would make CFL much more entertaining

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