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Genuine M-80s have paper endcaps, and contain slightly more powder. Contrary to urban legend, an M-80 that contains 3,000 mg of powder is not equivalent to a quarter-stick of dynamite. Dynamite generally contains a stable nitroglycerin-based high explosive, whereas M-80s or any other kind of firecracker contain a low explosive powder, like ...
A typical cherry bomb contains a core of explosive composition (e.g., flash powder or, less commonly, black powder) which is generally encapsulated inside two nested paper cups, typically of the type used to plug the ends of an M-80, which is in turn most commonly surrounded by a layer (approx. one-quarter inch thick) of sawdust infused with a ...
The 64mm anti-tank missile is located in the rear of the launcher. The missile consists of an explosive warhead, stabilizer wings and a solid fuel rocket. The M80's warhead has the potential to penetrate 300 mm of solid steel at a 90-degree angle. The warhead may be fitted with an impact and piezoelectric blasting mechanism.
It is widely used in theatrical pyrotechnics and fireworks (namely salutes, e.g., cherry bombs, M-80s, firecrackers, and cap gun shots) and was once used for flashes in photography. Examples of theatrical binary flash powders. Note the shared oxidizer (A) powder for some types of fuels (B).
New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar planned to detonate homemade bombs filled with nails, ‘rare’ explosive compound, new pictures show Patrick Reilly January 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
M-80 (band), an American punk band; M-80 (explosive), a large firecracker; M80 Radio, a radio station from Portugal and Spain; Monster M-80, a tropical juice energy drink; M 80, an age group for Masters athletics (athletes aged 35+) M80/2, the vehicle used on the M-Bahn in Berlin, Germany; Messier 80, a globular cluster in the constellation ...
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) released footage it claimed showed a vehicle loaded with explosives under a mosque in Lebanon. In a post on X, the IDF said it found a "weapons cache inside of a ...
As a year of record-breaking weather comes to a close, AccuWeather is taking a look back at the most intense moments. From powerful hurricanes and tornadoes to drought-busting storms and the ...