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| GERMAN CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL |
| Part I - GROUND WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION |
| Section P - FLAMETHROWERS AND ACCESSORIES |
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I–P–12 |
| FLAMETHROWER, MEDIUM-WEIGHT |
| Mittlerer Flammenwerfer |
| m.Fm.W. |
| PURPOSE: |
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The item serves as a highly mobile flamethrower unit. |
| MARKINGS: |
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There are no markings of identification value except the marking "Wasserstoff" on the hydrogen cylinder. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
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This model is a heavier model of the obsolte model "35" portable flamethrower. The equipment consists of a 10 gallon steel cylinder containing 7.5 gallons of fuel and nitro-gen in the remaining volume under a pressure of 370 pounds per square inch, a one quart steel cylinder of hydrogen, a connecting hose, and the projector. The total weight of the equipment is 225 pounds and is mounted on a dolly fitted with two pneumatic tires and towing harness for two men. The duration of the jet is 25 seconds as compared to 10 seconds for the "35" model. |
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I–P–12 |
| Flamethrower, Emplaced |
| Abwehr Flammenwerfer 42 |
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