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  2. Bird scarer - Wikipedia

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    A typical propane gas gun bird scarer Propane Cannon in action in a corn field. Note that the cannon rotates with each blast, thereby directing the sound to different portions of the surrounding area. Propane scare cannons are one of the most common types of bird scarer available in Europe and America.

  3. Bird strike - Wikipedia

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    They can be programmed to fire at designated intervals, can be remote controlled, or motion activated. Due to their stationary and often predictable nature, wildlife quickly becomes habituated to propane cannons. Lethal control may be used to extend the effectiveness of propane exploders. Wireless specialized launcher mounted in an airport vehicle

  4. Gas gun - Wikipedia

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    Potato cannon, a pipe-based cannon that uses air pressure, or combustion of a flammable gas to fire projectiles, usually potatoes; Propane cannon, a type of bird scarer; Riot gun, a type of firearm used to fire non-lethal ammunition for the purpose of suppressing riots or apprehending suspects with minimal harm or risk

  5. AEDC Ballistic Range S-3 - Wikipedia

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    The gun uses a large compressed air reservoir to launch a projectile out of a 7-inch (180 mm) diameter barrel. Launch speeds of 200 to 1,400 ft/s (61 to 427 m/s) can be attained. [2]

  6. How common are plane engine fires and bird collisions? An ...

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    An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at its departure airport in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday morning after a bird allegedly struck the engine. “Mayday. Mayday. Mayday, American 1958 ...

  7. Bird control - Wikipedia

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    Bird control or bird abatement involves the methods to eliminate or deter pest birds from landing, roosting and nesting. Bird control is important because pest birds can create health-related problems through their feces, including histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and psittacosis. [1] Bird droppings may also cause damage to property and equipment.

  8. XM913 chain gun - Wikipedia

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    The cannon is a larger and more modern version of the 35 mm Bushmaster III chain gun, which itself is a larger version of the 25 mm M242 Bushmaster cannon. Although its shells, 50 x 228 mm, are twice the diameter of the 25×137mm cartridge of the M242, the 50mm cannon is not much longer than the smaller weapon. [ 2 ]

  9. Parrot Can't Stop and Won't Stop Singing Earth, Wind and Fire

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    This hilarious bird is a huge fan of the 21st night of September. ... Parrot Can't Stop and Won't Stop Singing Earth, Wind and Fire. Eve Vawter. March 11, 2024 at 2:15 PM.