The RGD-5 is a Soviet-made offensive fragmentation grenade that contains 110g of TNT, although it mostly relies on its explosion for damage due to its lack of splinters capable of reliably penetrating armor outside its kill-zone. Today, this grenade is one of the cheapest hand-held explosives in the market costing only 5 US dollars a piece, although it is low powered compared to modern grenades. Original RGD-5 grenades are still being produced in Russia, although clones are being made all-over the world.
The grenade is egg-shaped with no external ribbing, except for a lateral ridge where the two halves of the grenade join. The surface has a few small dimples on it with a green or olive drab, paint-scheme. The RGD-5 can be thrown about 35 to 45 metres (115 to 148 ft) by the average male soldier and when thrown, it is possible to hear a loud "pop" as the fuze ignites and begins to burn. The grenade can inflict injuries (e.g. penetrating eye wounds) out to 15 metres (49 ft) from the site of detonation. Victims caught within 3 metres (10 ft) of the detonation site are almost certain to be killed or severely wounded.