What does the word Molotov mean?

hammer
When reports began circulating that Russian forces were bombing the Finns at the outset of that 1939-1940 conflict, Molotov, which means “hammer” in Russian, objected, saying that the Soviets were in fact dropping food and drink over Finland.

Where was the Molotov first used?

Spanish civil war
First Use. The first documented use of the Molotov Cocktail seems to be during the Spanish civil war. The necessity for a weapon came about due to the new development of tactics in urban warfare.

What flamethrower means?

1 : a device that expels from a nozzle a burning stream of liquid or semiliquid fuel under pressure. 2 : a pitcher who throws hard : a fastball pitcher.

When was the first Molotov used?

1939–1940
The original design of Molotov cocktail as it was used during the Winter War of 1939–1940. The bottle has storm matches instead of a rag for a fuse.

What happens if you drink a Molotov?

Manufacturers warn against ingesting ammonium nitrate, but in very mild terms: “May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.” (You’d do well to stay away from hydrazine, one of the ingredients in a nasty explosive called Astrolite—it can cause burns or severe dizziness and nausea.)

How far does a flamethrower shoot?

The portable type, carried on the backs of ground troops, had a range of about 45 yards (41 metres) and enough fuel for about 10 seconds of continuous “firing.” Larger and heavier units installed in tank turrets could reach out more than 100 yards (90 metres) and carried enough fuel for about 60 seconds of fire.

What is another name for a flamethrower?

Flame-thrower synonyms In this page you can discover 7 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for flame-thrower, like: bazooka, minigun, grenade, grenades, flamethrower, flamethrowers and machinegun.

Where do you get Molotovs in GTA 5?

Molotov Cocktails can be purchased at the Underground Gun Shops for $500. They can also be purchased from Little Jacob/Terry Thorpe/Armando Torres for $350.

Are all alcohols flammable?

Many alcohols are highly flammable (with flash points below 100 degrees F). Especially dangerous are methanol and ethyl alcohol, because of their wide flammability limits. Polyols are generally combustible. Their generally low volatility means that they are poorly flammable.

What percent of alcohol is flammable?

Any alcohol listed above 100 proof – 50 percent ABV – is straight up flammable and would therefore not hinder the ability of gunpowder to fire. Today, proof is more about labeling alcohol content in liquors for consumer safety and for taxable purposes.

Is flamethrower banned in war?

Flamethrowers have not been in the U.S. arsenal since 1978, when the Department of Defense unilaterally stopped using them ⁠— ⁠the last American infantry flamethrower was the Vietnam-era M9-7. They have been deemed of questionable effectiveness in modern combat.

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