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AIRBOSSBANDOLIER

The latest in explosive technology, the Bandolier is a lightweight, pre-packaged, multi-purpose explosive charge.

Key Features

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Lightweight

The Bandolier is a lightweight and modular explosive system, employable across mobility, counter mobility, and survivability mission profiles.

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Scalable

Using a patented hinged tray and sleeve enclosure, the Bandolier bridges the capability gap between large, complex, single-role charges and standard bulk demolitions.

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Modular

The Bandolier’s unique modular design is light enough for dismounted operations while remaining flexible enough to meet larger-scale mission requirements.

Key Benefits

Lightweight

47% lighter than equivalent explosive capability of C4.

Modular

Compact design enables load distribution between personnel.

Rapid

Rapid in-stride deployment through integrated, adjustable boosters.

Multi-purpose

Application against a range of targets.

Versatile

Conforms to complex target geometries.

Scalable

Design enables mission-tailored application.

Efficient

Efficient consumption reduces explosive waste and excessive standoff.

Simple

Non-mechanical design, with no metallic fragmentation.

Interoperable

Works with all standard military spec initiation systems.

Applications

Steel cutting

Timber cutting

Wire and fence breaching

Concrete/masonry breaching

Path clearance

Dynamic entry

Cache reduction

UXO/IED remediation

Underwater demolition

Specifications

Net explosive weight
  • 1.55 lb (703 g) (5’ module)
  • 2.88 lb (1.31 kg) (10’ module)
Hazmat Classification
UN0048; 1.1D
Testing
Meets MIL-PRF 46676B (AR) test criteria
Total Charge
  • One (1) 5’ (1.5m) charge
  • Three (3) 10’ (3m) charges
Total weight
  • 15 lb (6.8 kg) total weight

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Bandolier Overview

This video shows the many applications of the ADG Bandolier modular multipurpose line charge.

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Bandolier - Tech Specs

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Bandolier

A lightweight modular explosive system, configurable for a range of emplacement methods and targets, reducing dependence on time-consuming, cumbersome, single-role explosives for in-stride breaching.

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