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Military Equipment
The conduct of warfare requires large numbers of specialized equipment. Questions about the tools and weapons of war fit in this category.
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Where can you buy mustard gas?
Mustard gas is a chemical weapon, and as it is extremely hazardous. As it has been banned, it is difficult to come by. It's highly dangerous, and is not available for sale in any "normal" markets. It would be wise not to shop for it. If you do, it is as probable that you will attempt to buy some from an undercover law enforcement type as any supplier, and then a ton of trouble follows.
Why are some types of radiation ineffective as physical agents of microbial growth?
low penetrating power, for example, Uv light. Uv light has longer wavelenth than gamma ray and x-ray, therefor has lower penetrating power. It can only sterilize surfaces and heat sensitive items.
Can you use a flamethrower to clear your driveway of snow?
It is not recommended to use a flamethrower to clear snow from your driveway. Not only is it unsafe due to the potential fire hazard, but it can also damage the surface of your driveway and any surrounding structures. It is better to use a snow shovel, snow blower, or ice melt instead.
What are the advantages of using soap chips versus Styrofoam in the production of napalm?
Originally, napalm consisted of gasonline, thickened with naphthenic and palmitic acids. This has been obsolete for many year. Ccurrently Napalm B is a mix of gasoline, benzene, and styrene. Improvised thickened fuels may be made with soap (not detergent) or other products- but they are expedients, and not as safe or effective as true Napalm. No advantage, other than availability in prmitive settings.
How many atom bombs are equal to Mt Saint Helen's last eruption?
The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 released an estimated energy equivalent of 24 megatons of TNT, which is approximately equivalent to 1,600 Hiroshima bombs.
What element in the halogens group is used in disinfectants and chemical weapons?
Chlorine is the element in the halogens group that is commonly used in disinfectants and chemical weapons due to its strong oxidizing properties.
What are heat missiles specfically designed to attack?
Heat is actually an acronym, properly written as HEAT, which stands for High Explosive Anti-Tank.
Its primary purpose is part of the name: HEAT projectiles are primarily designed for use against armored vehicles, with a secondary use against fortified structures. They are designed to penetrate large amounts of hard substances, and are particularly effective against steel alloys.
How chemical weapons are produced?
Chemical weapons are typically produced by synthesizing toxic chemicals in a laboratory setting, often using common industrial chemicals as precursors. These chemicals can then be weaponized by mixing them with other substances to increase their toxicity, stability, and delivery methods, such as aerosols. The production of chemical weapons is tightly controlled and regulated under international law due to their potential for mass destruction and harm.
What are the ingriedents of dynamite?
No one simple answer. Originally, Dynamite was nitroglycerin soaked into an absorbent material- usually kieselguhr, a type of diatomecious earth. It is now a very complex material, with several different formulations, depending on the intended use. Military dynamite contains an explosive (RDX) and a plasticizer. Other commercial dynamites have only small amounts of nitroglycerin, but may contain ammonium nitrate, powdered metals, waxes, ethylene and propylene compounds, etc.
What are two common uses for depleted uranium?
DU mesh armor is used on most modern main battle tanks such as the US M1A2 Abrams, British Challenger 2, and German Leopard 2 (A4-A7). DU has been rumored to have been recently used in new armor piercing rounds, but they are largely unconfirmed.
Does military write their blood type on their boots?
In some cases, military personnel may choose to write their blood type on their boots or other visible equipment to help medical personnel quickly identify their blood type in case of emergency. However, this practice is not universal and may vary between different branches of the military or individual preferences.
How does Blister agent effects on the body?
A blister agent is a severe contact irritant. They cause severe chemical burns to any exposed tissue, resulting in large water-filled blisters forming on the affected tissue.
Most blister agents are both contact and inhalation hazards. If inhaled, they can cause death shortly after exposure, as the lungs and throat quickly burn and fill with blisters, inhibiting breathing. Alternately, these blister burst, filling the lungs with fluid. Death from inhalation of a blister agent can vary from minutes to several days later, depending on the amount of exposure (the more, the quicker the death).
Contact with the outer skin is much less fatal, though extremely painful. Fatalities are usually the result of infection and sepsis from the burst blister wounds.
What was the most powerful weapon the Comanche used?
One of the most powerful weapons used by the Comanche was the bow and arrow, specifically the Comanche war bow. It was a highly effective and versatile weapon that allowed for swift and accurate long-range attacks on horseback. The Comanche were skilled archers, making their bow and arrow a formidable tool in warfare.
No, frozen dynamite typically needs to be thawed before it can explode. Dynamite is most dangerous when it is at room temperature or has been warmed up because the chemicals inside become more volatile.
What symptoms do blister agents cause?
Blister agents can cause symptoms such as skin redness, swelling, and blistering, as well as eye irritation, respiratory distress, and gastrointestinal issues if ingested. Additionally, exposure to blister agents can lead to long-term health effects, such as skin cancer and respiratory problems.
Topographic maps at a scale of 1:75,000 are commonly used for tactical, technical, and administrative purposes by field units. These maps provide detailed information on terrain features, land cover, and infrastructure, allowing for effective military planning and operations in the field.
A radiological device (or "dirty bomb") consists of a normal explosive device placed next to (or encased inside of) some sort of radioactive material. Generally speaking, the most likely candidates for this radioactive material are:
Cobalt-60 : obtainable from many medical radiation devices (old NMRI or X-ray machines of various types). While only a few ounces of Co60 would be obtained from any one device, it is rather pure, and finding older devices in junkyards isn't terribly difficult.
Thorium : obtainable from any "rare-earth" mine, as a waste product. It would require some refinement to remove much of the "junk" inside the mine tailings. But this is not terribly difficult. The amount of reprocessing would likely be substantial, however (that is, to get a good amount of Thorium, you'd have to likely reprocess several tons of waste).
Spent Reactor Fuel : this is perhaps ideal. It contains all sorts of various radioactive materials, and in a concentrated form. It is also obtainable with some modest effort.
Uranium tailings : obtained from any uranium mine, the waste tailings are generally sufficiently radioactive to be useful in a radiological bomb. Minor reprocessing to remove non-Uranium (i.e. ordinary rock) from the tailings would significantly improve the purity.
Cesium (particularly Cs-137) : is found in a variety of industrial and medical devices. However, it generally is only found in very very small quantities, or else in some form of compound requiring significant processing to remove the pure Cs. This is probably the least likely source.
Overall, for a well-financed and well-organized terrorist organization, I would think that hijacking or stealing spent reactor fuel is the best source for creating a dirty bomb. If they can set up a small reprocessing plant (which isn't difficult to do) in some remote location, Thorium tailings are the likely choice, since they're much easier to steal and no-one is keeping track of Thorium thefts.
Where can you get dynamite ingredients?
Dynamite ingredients include nitroglycerin, diatomaceous earth and tubes--usually waxed paper tubes--to hold the explosive. The nitro must be made at the dynamite factory; it's illegal to ship it as it's so dangerous. Diatomaceous earth is easy--you can get that at a swimming pool store because they use it in pool filters. You would probably make your own tubes; the kind of tube you need for dynamite isn't a stock item. So...the answer is you make most of it.
How many shells are in a holy cow artillery firework?
A holy cow artillery firework typically contains multiple shells, often ranging from 9 to 36 shells in a single firework. Each shell is launched into the air and burst to create colorful displays and effects.
Is there a material that dynamite or TNT cannot destroy?
Dynamite and TNT destroy things via a shock wave; there is nothing intrinsic about TNT or Dynamite that causes something to be destroyed (i.e. the explosion could just as easily have been produced by any other explosive material).
All (solid or semi-solid) materials have a fracturing point, and can thus be "destroyed" by an explosive. The key is how strong the shock wave is when it hits the material, and of course the composition of the material in question.
In short, there is no answer to your question, other than, YES, TNT can theoretically defeat any material, given the proper amounts and configuration of TNT, and for certain configurations of the material.
What is the purpose of properly using explosives?
I hate to be captain obvious, but if you handle explosives childishly or irresponsibly, you risk the lives of people around you, and unless you don't have a guilty conscience, its like safe sex. Without being smart, it could very well end in disaster. Think smart, not hard.
Why is map tracking important to military?
Map tracking is important to the military because it allows them to visualize and navigate through terrain, plan strategic movements, coordinate troop deployments, identify key locations, and maintain situational awareness. Mapping also helps in decision-making processes, such as determining the best routes, assessing threats, and supporting effective communication between different units. Overall, map tracking is a crucial tool that enhances operational effectiveness and ensures mission success for the military.
How big was the atomic bomb little boy?
The atoms in the atomic bombs used on Japan were atomic size. The size of the atom depends on what element or ion we're talking about. As for the bombs themselves, the Little Boy had a yield of about 12 to 14 kilotons, and Fat Man had a yield of about 20 kilotons.
napalm can burn through anything and everything from 8 to 17 hours
Absolutely. Initially, the effect would be physical force (any magnetic field pushes on an electric or magnetic charge it comes in contact with). If the pulses are just the right frequency and just the right pulse modulation, it could possibly demagnetize the magnet, or even make it stronger, but it would have to be a rather large set of pulses to have that kind of effect. More likely the magnet would shake a little, which could very likely cause physical stress on whatever it is attached to, like a motor housing.
