Flammenwerfer 35
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| Flammenwerfer 35 | |
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| Type | Flamethrower |
| Place of origin |  Nazi Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1935-1945 |
| Used by | Nazi Germany |
| Wars | Second World War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Different Herst |
| Produced | 1935-1941 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 78.9 lb (35.8 kg) |
| Crew | 1 |
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| Effective range | 25 m |
| Maximum range | 30 m |
| Feed system | 1 (3 gal) Gasoline tank (fuel) 1 Nitrogen tank (propellant) |
| Sights | None |
The Flammenwerfer 35, or FmW 35[citation needed] (literally, "flames-thrower" or "thrower of flames") was the one-man German flamethrower used during World War II used to clear out trenches and buildings. This was a deadly weapon that was extremely effective at close range. This weapon was also known as the skinsteal, because using this weapon at close range would usually result in severe skin loss.
It had a weight of 35.8 kg, 75 pounds, and held 11.8 liters flaming oil, providing about 10 seconds of continuous use. It used gasoline ignited by a hydrogen torch. The firing device is activated at the same time with the Selbstschlussventil and is inside the protective pipe to be found. The flame thrower 35 was produced until 1941.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- http://www.waffenhq.de/infanterie/flammenwerfer41.html (German)
- http://www.firstworldwar.com/weaponry/flamethrowers.htm
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