Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Q&A On Flamethrowers With Charlie Hobson


Following up on his interview with noted flamethrower historian and technical expert Charles Hobson, Ian of Forgotten Weapons now has a question and answer session with him.

The questions by timestamp are:

  • 0:40 - Still in use today?
  • 1:15 - Hollywood realism
  • 3:02 - Effective historical use
  • 3:55 - Pressure and nozzle diameter
  • 4:57 - Use of fins to create laminar flow
  • 6:18 - Do they blow up if shot?
  • 7:28 - Maintenance and repair
  • 9:44 - Realism in "Saving Private Ryan”
  • 10:52 - Reproductions
  • 12:10 - Accidents
  • 14:07 - Field resupply of fuel in combat
  • 19:35 - Oxygen problems for the user
  • 20:32 - Modern improvements
  • 24:10 - Is there still a role for flamethrowers in modern war?
  • 26:35 - Lighting cigars from flamethrowers
  • 27:43 - Cost



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