The is a legendary, combat-proven explosive device designed to clear safe paths through tangled barbed wire and minefields. Developed in 1912 by British Captain R.L. McClintock in Bangalore, India, it was created to safely detonate booby traps and barricades from a distance, minimizing risk to soldiers. It became a critical tool during World War I and World War II, particularly during the Normandy landings. Key Components & Specifications
It consists of multiple 5-foot or 2.5-foot thin metal tubes filled with high explosives (commonly TNT, Composition B-4, or Amatol). bangalore torpedo
When detonated, the metal casing fragments and destroys the wire, creating a 15-foot wide, clean path. The is a legendary, combat-proven explosive device designed
The torpedo is threaded to accept blasting caps at either end, allowing it to be detonated via electric or non-electric systems. It became a critical tool during World War
Soldiers push the torpedo under barbed wire or through minefields.
Sections are joined using connecting sleeves to create a continuous, rigid tube up to 50 feet long, with a pointed nose sleeve attached to the front for pushing through obstacles.