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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was developed by the United States of America during the Vietnam War as a replacement for the '''[[M2 Flamethrower]]'''. The M9A1-7 was lighter than its predecessor whilst being more robust and easier to carry whilst retaining the same capacity and range. The M9A1-7 introduced a new wand referred to as the Type 7 (hence the "-7" portion of the designation), which was also fitted to a number of older M2A1 tanks (creating the M2A1-7) to supplement flamethrower numbers. The Type 7 wand was shorter and more manageable than the previous models, lacking the front pistol grip with the igniter switch instead being mounted on the right of the firing tube with a grip safety on the opposite side. M9A1 tanks can still be found today however the vast majority of the Type 7 wands were destroyed after the war so it is more common to find these tanks fitted with older Type 2 wands that were used | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was developed by the United States of America during the Vietnam War as a replacement for the '''[[M2 Flamethrower]]'''. The M9A1-7 was lighter than its predecessor whilst being more robust and easier to carry whilst retaining the same capacity and range. The M9A1-7 introduced a new wand referred to as the Type 7 (hence the "-7" portion of the designation), which was also fitted to a number of older M2A1 tanks (creating the M2A1-7) to supplement flamethrower numbers. The Type 7 wand was shorter and more manageable than the previous models, lacking the front pistol grip with the igniter switch instead being mounted on the right of the firing tube with a grip safety on the opposite side. M9A1 tanks can still be found today however the vast majority of the Type 7 wands were destroyed after the war so it is more common to find these tanks fitted with older Type 2 wands that were used on the previous M2 series. | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 15 March 2017
The M9 Flamethrower was developed by the United States of America during the Vietnam War as a replacement for the M2 Flamethrower. The M9A1-7 was lighter than its predecessor whilst being more robust and easier to carry whilst retaining the same capacity and range. The M9A1-7 introduced a new wand referred to as the Type 7 (hence the "-7" portion of the designation), which was also fitted to a number of older M2A1 tanks (creating the M2A1-7) to supplement flamethrower numbers. The Type 7 wand was shorter and more manageable than the previous models, lacking the front pistol grip with the igniter switch instead being mounted on the right of the firing tube with a grip safety on the opposite side. M9A1 tanks can still be found today however the vast majority of the Type 7 wands were destroyed after the war so it is more common to find these tanks fitted with older Type 2 wands that were used on the previous M2 series.
Specifications
(1960s - ????)
- Type: Flamethrower
- Country of Origin: United States of America
- Weight: 51 lbs (23.1 kg) filled
- Effective Range: 65.5 feet (20 m)
- Maximum Range: 132 feet (40 m)
- Capacity: 4 gallons
The M9 Flamethrower and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kong: Skull Island | Soldier | With original Type 7 wand | 2017 |