The M26 Grenade is a hand grenade used by the United States military. It was designed for fragmentation, meaning it explodes and sends shrapnel in all directions, making it effective against enemy personnel and light equipment. The grenade has a cylindrical shape and typically weighs about 14 ounces. Introduced in the 1950s, the M26 Grenade replaced earlier models like the Mk 2 grenade. It features a safety lever and a pull pin for activation. The grenade has a fuse that ignites after a short delay, allowing the user to throw it safely before it detonates.