Weapons

S-10 Respirator

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The current gas mask in use with the British Army.

Bergen

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The heavy duty rucksack used by SAS patrols in the Falklands and also during the Gulf conflicts. This can often weigh up to 209 lbs (105kg).

 

Stun Grenade  'Flashbang'

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This device designated G60, produce a loud bang (160db) combined with an incredibly bright flash (300,000cd) but without any dangerous fragments flying around. This device is capable of stunning anyone within a close proximity for 3- 5seconds.

 

Mark 19 Automatic  Grenade Launcher

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• Calibre 40mm
• Weight 15kg (34 lbs)
• Length 1095mm (43in) (Any one know? e-mail thanx)
• Muzzle Velocity 261yds (240m/s);
• Feed belt
• effective range 1,600m (1,744yd )
• Cyclic Rate of Fire 325-327 RPM

"The length of the Mk-19 automatic grenade laucher(mod 3) is 1095mm. When each round is first withdrawn rearwards from the belt on the opening stroke of the bolt and then placed into T-slot cut in the bolt face; on the closing stroke, the round is already properly positioned on the bolt and is feed straight to the chamber; empty cartridge cases are ejected to the bottom as they are pushed down from the T-slot by the next cartridge. Ammunition is fed using special disintegrating belt; when rounds are fed into the chamber, links stay on the case and are ejected from the gun along with spent cartridge cases. Ammunition is usually supplied in belt boxes with capacity of 32 or 48 rounds. We use 32 round cases."

Thanks to D.H. for information

Claymore Anti-Personnel Mine

CS Grenade

The CS grenade is a hand-thrown weapon used when rapid develop of CS gas in required. Once fired, gas build up is instantaneous.

• Delay: 1.5 - 3 second
• Weight: 450g
• CS content: 53g (2oz)