FlamethrowersFlamethrowers

By: Joseph CamperoBy: Joseph Campero

First AppearanceFirst Appearance The earliest ones date back as far as the The earliest ones date back as far as the

55thth century B.C. century B.C. Used same way blow guns were used.Used same way blow guns were used. Invented by the ChineseInvented by the Chinese

World War 1World War 1 Another flamethrower as invented by Another flamethrower as invented by

Richard Fiedler in 1901.Richard Fiedler in 1901. Developed two models; one large & one Developed two models; one large & one

smallsmall Were mostly used in early phases of Were mostly used in early phases of

war(1914 & 1915).war(1914 & 1915). Germans were the first to use them in the Germans were the first to use them in the

war.war.

What were they used for?What were they used for? Mainly needed to clear enemy soldiers Mainly needed to clear enemy soldiers

from their front line trenches.from their front line trenches. It was also useful as an intimidation It was also useful as an intimidation

tactic.tactic. Purpose of these weapons to lower the Purpose of these weapons to lower the

enemy’s morale.enemy’s morale. Frightened most soldiers away. Frightened most soldiers away.

Facts about Facts about FlamethrowersFlamethrowers

These destructive weapons used These destructive weapons used pressurized air, carbon dioxide, or pressurized air, carbon dioxide, or nitrogen to push oil through the nozzle.nitrogen to push oil through the nozzle.

First had range of 25 meters but then First had range of 25 meters but then improved to 40 meters.improved to 40 meters.

Liquid capacity of 12.0-12.5 liters.Liquid capacity of 12.0-12.5 liters. Main parts are the fuel tank, flame tube Main parts are the fuel tank, flame tube

with it’s hose, and the lighter system.with it’s hose, and the lighter system.

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