Which decibel range does the M84 stun grenade produce?

Which decibel range does the M84 stun grenade produce?

• A. 100 - 110 decibels
• B. 150 - 160 decibels
• C. 170 - 180 decibels
• D. 180 - 190 decibels

Answer: (C)

The device is designed to produce a very powerful explosive-like burst to disorient and incapacitate briefly. For the M84, the peak sound pressure at close range is typically in the 170–180 decibel range (roughly at about one meter). That level is far beyond ordinary loud noises and well above the threshold of pain, which is why it’s effective for quick disruption. As you move farther away, the sound level drops quickly, but at close range the standard figure sits around 170–180 dB, not as low as 100–110 dB or 150–160 dB, and not typically as high as 180–190 dB.

The device is designed to produce a very powerful explosive-like burst to disorient and incapacitate briefly. For the M84, the peak sound pressure at close range is typically in the 170–180 decibel range (roughly at about one meter). That level is far beyond ordinary loud noises and well above the threshold of pain, which is why it’s effective for quick disruption. As you move farther away, the sound level drops quickly, but at close range the standard figure sits around 170–180 dB, not as low as 100–110 dB or 150–160 dB, and not typically as high as 180–190 dB.