When detonated, the metal casing fragments and destroys the wire, creating a 15-foot wide, clean path.
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
It consists of multiple 5-foot or 2.5-foot thin metal tubes filled with high explosives (commonly TNT, Composition B-4, or Amatol).
The torpedo is threaded to accept blasting caps at either end, allowing it to be detonated via electric or non-electric systems.
Soldiers push the torpedo under barbed wire or through minefields.
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
When manufactured kits are unavailable, soldiers can create improvised versions by packing explosives around pipes or using wood as a casing.
