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Bombs and Explosive Materials

Bombs are explosive weapons that are detonated by a timing mechanism or other means to release a destructive material. Explosive materials, or simply explosives, are substances containing huge amounts of stored energy that produce explosion.

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Where can you get free explosives?

why? either your a terrorist or a miner. either way the police station. say "i want explosives!" they'll take it from there.

What is the name of a laser guided bomb?

Some are the US AGM-65 "Maverick," the French "AS.30L" and the USAF AGM-123 "Skipper". They are classified as PGM (precision guided munitions.)

What did the Chinese invent explosives for thousands of years ago?

Gunpowder was invented accidentally by Chinese alchemists. It is only one of many examples of accidental invention in world history, but it found a use in fireworks, firearms, and explosives. And good luck with that china find it Quiz you are doing! Yeah i go to LMS too!

Is an M80 a quarter stick of dynamite?

No. A true 3 gram M-80 is only 1/16 the power of a true quarter stick.

What are the warning signs for VBIEDs?

Three warning signs include:

Odd fumes from trunk

Visible UXOs and wires

Abandoned in a peculiar place
Three warning signs include:

Odd fumes from trunk

Visible UXOs and wires

Abandoned in a peculiar place

Visible uxo's and wires

odd fumes from trunk

abandoned in a peculiar place

How did the bouncing bomb work?

The "bouncing bombs" were designed to skip across the surface of a body of water, specifically behind a dam, and nestle close to the dam wall as it sank and exploded. The underwater pressure wave caused by such an explosion was found to be an effective way to partially or completely destroy a dam.

The bombs were dropped by heavy bombers, primarily the British Lancaster. The bombs would be spun up to high speed by a motor, then dropped from extremely low altitude (under 80 feet/25 meters). The shallow angle and backspin would cause the bomb to bounce or skip across the water to the dam, then rebound into the dam as it sank. When it reached a pre-arranged depth, a pressure switch or wet switch would detonate the explosives.

The main version of these, the "Upkeep" bombs, were designed by Barnes Wallis, a British engineer, and used against German dams in 1943. They contained up to 6,600 pounds (2,994 kg) of Torpex explosives.

Spike Jones Did Spike Jones record Beetle Bomb If so where can I get a copy of it?

Feetlebaum is parodied in two different Spike Jones songs. The first is "William Tell Overture" and the second is "Dance of the Hours". You can look online for an album at Amazon.com to purchase, as they give the track listings. iTunes might have the individual songs for .99 if you don't want to purchase an entire album.

Are grenades legal anywhere?

Only if you're in the military and have been ISSUED them.

That is not much of an answer. If you are in the military and are issued grenades, you certinly are not allowed to carry them home with you. They are issued for practice or battle situations only.

They are however legal under federal law if they are registrated, like a machine gun or silencer.

What are facts about gunpowder?

Gunpowder, also called black powder is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate. Interestingly, all three ingredients in gunpowder can be bought at your local garden center. Gunpowder was first produced by the Chinese around about the year 1040. It is used in multiple explosives, like some grenades.

Where are most roadside bombs placed?

Most are placed in the soft shoulder on the side of the road. This is because it is so much easier to dig into soft dirt and gravel than solid pavement.

Can a sonic boom destroy a building?

No. It can DAMAGE a bulding- cracking glass or plaster- but the air transferred energy is just not that high. Can scare the pants off of you if you are not expecting it!

Was dynamite used in war?

Oh, dude, absolutely! Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel in the 1860s, and it was widely used in warfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a game-changer on the battlefield, but like, I wouldn't recommend bringing it to your next water balloon fight.

Which president approved the creation of the neutron bomb?

Jimmy Carter favored the neutron bomb as an economical way to offset the Warsaw Pact's 4 to 1 superiority in tanks. It was a tactical nuke, but opponents of the bomb warned that because it worked on the nuclear principle, it would give the Communists an excuse to retaliate with larger and more powerful nukes.

Distance from explosives magazine to work area?

There are too many variables here to give you a simple number. The first is the amount and type of explosive, the type of magazine, it's location, and the nature of the work performed. The next major component would be the regulations governing this storage area- we get questions from every US state, several other nations, and miitary users. It may vary between OSHA and MSHA, between Corps of Engineers, Australia and Canada, surface or underground, and so on. You are welcome to contact me through my message board with additional specifics, and we'll try to help you. Sorry-

How long do cherry bombs glasspack mufflers last?

The ones my last boss had on his Chevy 1/2 ton lasted almost 2 years. Perhaps ask the manufacturer of the mufflers.

What is the safest distance from a bomb so you will not get injured?

That depends on the yield. If you don't know that, just get as far as practical and hope it is enough.

How is gun powder made?

The original gun powder- black powder- is a mix of a fuel, a material to lower ignition temperature, and an oxidizing material. These materials are ground to a fine powder, mixed with water/alcohol to form a paste, dried, reground to a powder, and coated with a a bit of powdered graphite to avoid clumping.

Modern gunpowder is a mix of nitroglycerin and nitrocellulose, combined with binders and fillers. This is extruded into flakes or grains, dried and dusted with powdered graphite. The exact mix and process will vary from one type of smokeless powder to another- and there are dozens of different powders.

What is a Landmine?

A Landmine is something that is usually used in wars, to kill the people. They are hidden in dirt so nobody can see them. When someone walks on one, then lifts their foot, the landmine explodes and it can maim, dismember or kill them.

Where was the time bomb invented?

The first time bomb was invented at Yale University. It was invented by David Bushnell and used in the first submarine used in combat.

What types of explosives are used on C-5 aircraft?

Having worked on C-5 aircraft while I was in the service, I know of no explosives used on the aircraft. That being said, any pallet based bomb, daisy cutter or MOAB for example, could be launched from the C-5.