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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 ...
Shaariibuugiin Altantuyaa (Mongolian: Шаарийбуугийн Алтантуяа; sometimes also Altantuya Shaariibuu; 6 May 1978 – 18 October 2006), a Mongolian national, was a murder victim who was either murdered by PETN and RDX explosives or was somehow killed first and her remains destroyed with explosives on 18 October 2006 in a deserted area in Shah Alam, Malaysia.
PBXN-109 is a less sensitive explosive filler when compared to H6. [15] The BLU-111/B also is the warhead of the A-1 version of the Joint Stand-Off Weapon . BLU-111A/B – Used by the U.S. Navy, [ 16 ] this is the BLU-111/B with a thermal-protective coating added [ 15 ] to reduce cook-off in (fuel-related) fires.
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 10:01 AM
H.M. Factory, Gretna was Britain's largest cordite factory during the First World War. The government-owned facility was adjacent to the Solway Firth , near Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway . It was built by the Ministry of Munitions in response to the Shell Crisis of 1915 .
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.
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