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Bangalore Torpedo – Military Explosive

Bangalore Torpedo, Military explosive used for the destruction of wire fences between 3 and 5 meters wide, breaching minefields and as a demolition charge. Product consisting of a plastic tube 1.5 m long and 5 m in diameter that contains TNT explosive and an initial Pentolite multiplier to achieve maximum effectiveness.

Technical specifications

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

Type of Explosive TNT + Pentolite Booster
Humidity Resistance Excellent
External diameter cm 5.0±0.5
Length cm 150±15
Net Weight of Explosive 5.2±0.3kg
Initiation System

· Internal common detonator No. 8 and safety fuse.

· Electric Detonators

· Non-Electric Detonators

· Non-Electronic Detonators

BALLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Detonation Speed 6700 ± 200
Detonator sensitivity Positive
Transmission by Sympathy Positive
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