Bangalore Torpedo (4x6ft)
Bangalore Torpedo (4x6ft)
The Bangalore Torpedo is designed to produce a continuous line charge for breaching barbed wire entanglements and for clearing the mines and other explosive devices from the surface of the terrain. Torpedoes fitted with connection pieces make up the standard charge. Each charge is filled with ammonal and with a booster fitted into each end.
Technical information about the product
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Torpedo length (mm) |
1833,7 |
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Torpedo diameter (mm) Tube diameter (mm) |
50,4 42 |
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Diameter of the detonator hole (mm) |
7,65 |
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Torpedo weight (kg) |
6,14 |
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NEQ (kg) |
2,2 |
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Main filling |
Ammonal powder-mixture of: ammonium nitrate TNT Al powder |
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Main filling weight (kg) |
2,1 |
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Detonation velocity (m/s) |
Min. 4 000 |
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Operating temperature |
-40 °C to +63 °C |
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Initiation |
The charge can be initiated using either an electric or non-electric detonator with initiating strength at least as No.8. |
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Use |
The Bangalore Torpedo can be used individually or as continuous line charge of any length. The charges are directly fitted with connection pieces and can be assembled in any order. A solid nose cone is clipped into the first charge to facilitateaccess through an obstacle. A detonator is fitted to the detonator well of last charge for initiation. |
Packing
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Transport packing |
UN approved wooden box |
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Qty in transport packing (pcs) |
Packaging is composed by: 4x Bangalore Torpedo 6ft 1x Solid nose cone |
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UN No, Proper Shipping Name Class Classification Code |
UN 0137, MINES with bursting charge 1/1.1D |