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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.
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.
Is lead explosive?
no lead is not an explosive.....it is a metal on the periodic table. It is also in your pencils!
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 explosive weapon typically thrown by hand. It is designed to explode on impact, releasing shrapnel or a blast wave that can cause damage to people or objects within its vicinity. Grenades are commonly used in military and law enforcement operations.
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 is the fuel of a hand grenade?
An explosive powder that is no longer used.
What does the word shrapnel mean?
Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion
What is an explosive ordanace that has been fused and then dropped projected thrown or emplaced but remains unexploded either by malfunction or by design?
It is a dud.
