Bangalore Torpedo Apr 2026

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.

The current M1A3 Bangalore Torpedo Demo Kit (NSN: 1375-01-528-7226) uses eight 2.5-foot tubes containing Composition B-4 to create a 20-foot explosive line. Usage in Combat bangalore torpedo

The torpedo is threaded to accept blasting caps at either end, allowing it to be detonated via electric or non-electric systems. Sections are joined using connecting sleeves to create

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 The is a legendary, combat-proven explosive device designed