Description
The bangalore torpedo is a tube or pipe filled with high explosive, primarily used for blasting an opening through wire entanglements or for clearing mine fields. In addition to these uses, it may also be used as an antitank mine, or antipersonnel mine. Because of its high percentage of explosive charge, it may also be used for demolition purposes.
The Torpedo, Bangalore, M1, consists of a steel tube 5 feet in length and 2 1/8 inches in diameter which is grooved and capped at each end. The tube is filled with amatol, with about 4 inches of TNT at each end. The weight of explosive charge is about 9 pounds. Each end of the tube is capped and contains a recess or well to accommodate a detonator or blasting cap.
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Source(s)
TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)
