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What was hand thrown bombs called?
grenade
What is an explosive ordnance that has been fused and then dropped projected thrown or emplaced but remains unexploded either by malfuction or by design?
That is the definition of "unexploded ordinance"(UXO, sometimes abbreviated as UO). Sometimes UXO is also simply called unexploded bombs (UXBs), or explosive remnants of war (ERW)
When was the first exploding shell created?
The exploding shell is older than the cannon. Among the first uses of gunpowder was to create bombs or grenades- a casing filled with gunpowder and a fuse. This could be thrown, catapulted, slung, etc. Early cannon used shot (solid projectiles) or shell (hollow, gunpowder filled). In the Star Spangled Banner, the term "bombs bursting in air" refers to an exploding shell.
How deadly is artillery shell?
Artillery shells can be extremely deadly due to their explosive power, range, and ability to cause widespread destruction. They are designed to deliver large amounts of explosive force over a significant distance, making them capable of inflicting heavy casualties on both military personnel and civilians in combat zones. The lethality of an artillery shell can be amplified by shrapnel, blast effects, and the potential for secondary explosions. Overall, their impact can be devastating, particularly in densely populated areas.
What are ied's?
Improvised explosive devices. They are homemade explosives, landmines etc that are usually left and detonated remotely by an enemy. They are usually made from recovered explosives from unexplored bombs and put together with household items. Can be made from anything to hand depending on how creative the soldier is.
What is grenade?
A thrown hand held explosive device that usally explodes five seconds after the pin is pulled out
What is an explosive ordnance that has been fused and then dropped projected thrown or emplaced but remains unexploded by malfunction or by design?
It is commonly known as a dud or an unexploded shell.
What did Henry Shrapnel invent?
the explosive shell
What is sharpnel?
Shrapnel are splinters and fragments thrown out from a hand-grenade, exploding bomb or artillery shell. The shrapnel is designed to scythe through, maim or kill anyone within the blast area.
What is a grenade?
A grenade is a small bomb with a metal casing around an explosive charge, when it blows, the casing splits into many pieces and flies violently apart. Some small grenades can be fired by rifle, but most are thrown by hand.
What was hand thrown bombs?
grenade
What happens in an eruption?
during and explosive eruption hot ash is thrown in the air. Leaving trails of smoke.
Which of the following is not classified as an improvised explosive device?
A hand grenade. Unlike improvised explosive devices, hand grenades are manufactured explosive weapons designed for specific military use, while improvised explosive devices are homemade explosives created using readily available materials and methods.
What are four parts of an aerial shell?
Shell casing: Outer paper or plastic casing that encloses the explosive composition. Burst charge: Explosive material within the shell that propels it into the air and causes it to burst. Lift charge: Propellant at the base of the shell that launches it into the air. Fusing system: Mechanism that ignites the burst charge at the desired altitude.
What does the word shrapnel mean?
Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion
What is the fuel of a hand grenade?
An explosive powder that is no longer used.
What was hand thrown bombs called?
grenade
