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Developed by a group of underground [[Red Faction (Rebellion)|Red Faction]] researchers and engineers, the Thermobaric Rocket Launcher offers long-range destruction capability. The first stage of its dual-stage design uses compressed air to fire the rocket and disperse an explosive fuel cloud. The second stage detonates the rocket, simultaneously causing an explosion and igniting the fuel cloud. | |||
==Effectiveness== | |||
Although not as accurate as a military grade rocket launcher, the rocket is effective at a significant range, and the explosive charge is effective against vehicles and structures as well as soft targets. | |||
==Usage== | |||
Pressing the fire button once launches the rocket. By pressing it again while the rocket is in flight, the rocket can be detonated in mid-air. This tactic is useful for obliterating large areas. | |||
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Based on actual technology, the Thermobaric Rocket uses a two-stage process to obliterate its target. In the first stage, an explosive fuel cloud is released into the air where it expands quickly. The second stage ignites the cloud which creates an explosion that is a miracle to see. This weapon met all of our criteria. | Based on actual technology, the Thermobaric Rocket uses a two-stage process to obliterate its target. In the first stage, an explosive fuel cloud is released into the air where it expands quickly. The second stage ignites the cloud which creates an explosion that is a miracle to see. This weapon met all of our criteria. | ||
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Developed by a group of underground Red Faction researchers and engineers, the Thermobaric Rocket Launcher offers long range destruction capability. The design utilizes an air compressor to launch a rocket-propelled mining charge. Although not as accurate as a military grade rocket launcher, the rocket is effective at a significant range, and the explosive charge is effective against vehicles and structures as well as soft targets. | Developed by a group of underground Red Faction researchers and engineers, the Thermobaric Rocket Launcher offers long range destruction capability. The design utilizes an air compressor to launch a rocket-propelled mining charge. Although not as accurate as a military grade rocket launcher, the rocket is effective at a significant range, and the explosive charge is effective against vehicles and structures as well as soft targets. --> | ||
[[Image:Thermobaric in use.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The remains of a building after the Thermobaric Rocket Launcher was used]] | [[Image:Thermobaric in use.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The remains of a building after the Thermobaric Rocket Launcher was used]] | ||
Revision as of 19:22, 7 July 2009
Details
Developed by a group of underground Red Faction researchers and engineers, the Thermobaric Rocket Launcher offers long-range destruction capability. The first stage of its dual-stage design uses compressed air to fire the rocket and disperse an explosive fuel cloud. The second stage detonates the rocket, simultaneously causing an explosion and igniting the fuel cloud.
Effectiveness
Although not as accurate as a military grade rocket launcher, the rocket is effective at a significant range, and the explosive charge is effective against vehicles and structures as well as soft targets.
Usage
Pressing the fire button once launches the rocket. By pressing it again while the rocket is in flight, the rocket can be detonated in mid-air. This tactic is useful for obliterating large areas.
