The BootBanger is a water disruptor for
use against Vehicle Borne IEDs (VBIED).
The BootBanger uses a patented technology for producing a
shaped charge using sheet explosive or detonating cord as the propellant and
water as the projectile. It consists of two containers; a tamper and a
projectile, which are fitted together, sandwiching the explosive charge. The
projected water penetrates the floor or sides of vehicles and ejects and
disrupts bombs or explosive materials without causing their initiation. The tool
is provided empty and is loaded with explosive and water by the user. It is
probably the most popular man-portable vehicle disruptor on the market and the
most powerful of its kind.
Dimensions, Weights & Loads
Size: 460 x 340 x 110mm
(18 x 13 x 4 in)
Weight full: 16kg (35 lb)
Total Water: 13.8 L (3.6 gal.)
NEQ: 250g (8.8 oz) single layer of 10g/m
detcord
225g (8 oz)/mm of sheet explosive
450g (16 oz) C2
675g (24 oz) SX2
Multiple layers of sheet explosive can be used
to give much heavier loads if required.