Bouncing Bettie Grenade

A Bouncing Bettie Grenade is a fuse-based grenade that has been equipped with a Bettie Bouncing Bettie Grenade Mod. Bouncing Bouncing Betties are manufactured by Dahl.

Usage & Description
Similar to MIRV Grenades, when Bouncing Bettie grenades detonate they jump approximately 6 - 8' into the air and throw out several sub-munitions, or bomblets, horizontally in a large, proscribed circular pattern. The bomblets explode almost immediately delivering their explosive or elemental charge over a large area. This can be useful against groups of enemies and enemies behind cover, but less useful against solitary, tough enemies. Bouncing Betties deliver damage faster than MIRVs, as the bomblets do not have a fuse of their own, and can be more useful against mobile enemies. Unlike MIRVs, however, because of their proscribed pattern and almost instant detonation, Bouncing Betties may not be as effective in closed or constricted areas. Care should be taken with placement of the grenade as the grenade needs overhead clearance to "pop up" and disperse its bomblets.