Explosive device for use in underwater demolition operations and

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1995-06-19

1997-07-08

Tudor, Harold J.

Ammunition and explosives

Mines

Marine type

102293, 102401, 102411, 224183, 224605, 224931, 224935, F42B 2200

Patent

active

056463642

ABSTRACT:
An explosive device for attachment to a user engaged in underwater demolition operations is disclosed comprising, in combination, an explosive charge, a buoyant carrier for carrying the explosive charge, and a detonator for detonating the explosive charge. The buoyant carrier includes a variable ballast pouch containing lead shot which can be removed therefrom using a control valve, thereby permitting fine control of the overall weight of the explosive device. The buoyant carrier also includes a plurality of magnets and/or suction cups for permitting the explosive device to be attached to a swimmer's backpack or to either a target surface.

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